Match report
Maribor and Botev Plovdiv Draw 2-2 in Europa League
Maribor
2–2
FT
Botev Plovdiv
Jul 18, 2024
In an exciting encounter at the Europa League stage, Maribor held off Botev Plovdiv to secure a 2-2 draw. Jan Repas put Maribor ahead early on, but Christian Nwachukwu and A. Ujah scored for Botev Plovdiv to give them the lead before E. Beugré equalized late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Maribor 2 - 2 Botev Plovdiv
- • Jan Repas scored first for Maribor at minute 13.
- • Christian Nwachukwu equalized for Botev Plovdiv in the 47th minute, assisted by Antonio Perera.
- • A. Ujah put Botev ahead with a goal in the 60th minute, assisted by Christian Nwachukwu.
- • E. Beugré scored the equalizer for Maribor at minute 80.
Lineups
Maribor
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Jug (G)
- 5 P. Širvys (D)
- 50 L. Vidmar (D)
- 25 S. Karič (D)
- 22 M. Milec (D)
- 15 J. Repas (M)
- 20 Z. Repas (M)
- 11 R. Bourlès (M)
- 72 J. Iličić (M)
- 10 M. Barišič (M)
- 17 A. Jakupovic (F)
Substitutes
- 8 M. Božić
- 12 G. Sikošek
- 13 E. Beugré
- 16 N. Grlić
- 55 M. Lorber
- 6 B. M'bondo
- 35 M. Bilać
- 7 B. Feta
- 59 S. Pridgar
- 2 H. Soudani
- 81 M. Bergsen
- 48 A. Dizdarević
Botev Plovdiv
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 32 M. Igonen (G)
- 17 N. Minkov (D)
- 5 J. Tamm (D)
- 19 A. Conté (D)
- 38 K. Balogiannis (D)
- 15 J. Eto'o (D)
- 20 Antonio Perera (M)
- 7 S. Akere (M)
- 10 I. Popov (M)
- 21 N. Iliev (M)
- 11 A. Ujah (F)
Substitutes
- 40 C. Nwachukwu
- 4 E. Ukaki
- 27 S. Diabaté
- 9 M. Sekulić
- 16 M. Remeikis
- 1 H. Bernat
- 3 E. John
- 6 A. Yordanov
- 88 A. Korošec
- 22 D. Kajzer
- 28 Y. Karabelyov
- 42 I. Videv
Timeline
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13' Maribor Goal · Normal GoalJan Repas · Assist: J. Iličić
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33' Botev Plovdiv Card · Yellow CardI. Popov
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46' Botev Plovdiv subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Iliev · On: Christian Nwachukwu
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47' Botev Plovdiv Goal · Normal GoalChristian Nwachukwu · Assist: Antonio Perera
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56' Maribor subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Barišič · On: M. Božić
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60' Botev Plovdiv Goal · Normal GoalA. Ujah · Assist: Christian Nwachukwu
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63' Maribor subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Bourlès · On: Gregor Sikošek
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63' Maribor subst · Substitution 3Off: Žiga Repas · On: E. Beugré
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69' Botev Plovdiv subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Akere · On: E. Ukaki
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72' Botev Plovdiv Card · Yellow CardE. Ukaki
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74' Maribor subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Jakupovic · On: N. Grlić
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80' Maribor Goal · Normal GoalE. Beugré · Assist: M. Božić
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83' Botev Plovdiv subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Popov · On: Sirikiy Diabaté
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87' Botev Plovdiv Card · Yellow CardNikolay Minkov
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87' Botev Plovdiv subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Ujah · On: M. Sekulić
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88' Botev Plovdiv Card · Yellow CardJames Eto'o
Match Stats
| Stat | Maribor | Botev Plovdiv |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Christian Nwachukwu's goal in the 47th minute marked a turning point, allowing Botev Plovdiv to regain momentum and take the lead.
- ▸ E. Beugré's late equalizer for Maribor at the 80th minute ensured the match ended in a draw, maintaining tension until the final whistle.