Match report

Ludogorets Defeats Shkendija 4-1 in Europa League Clash

Ludogorets
Ludogorets
4–1
AET
Shkendija
Shkendija
Aug 28, 2025

Ludogorets emerged victorious over Shkendija with a convincing 4-1 win, showcasing strong offensive play and defensive resilience. Goals from Edvin Kurtulus (9'), I. Chochev (24'), B. Tekpetey (98'), and E. Bile (120') ensured Ludogorets' dominance in the UEFA Europa League qualifier.

Key Facts

  • • Ludogorets defeated Shkendija 4-1 in their UEFA Europa League match.
  • • Edvin Kurtulus scored first for Ludogorets at minute 9.
  • • I. Chochev extended the lead with a goal assisted by D. Duarte at minute 24.
  • • Shkendija managed to score through F. Tamba at minute 64.
  • • B. Tekpetey added another goal for Ludogorets at minute 98, followed by E. Bile's final goal at minute 120.

Lineups

Ludogorets

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Gaye
  • 2 A. Trumci
  • 15 I. Fetai
  • 5 K. Cake
  • 11 R. Webster
  • 4 R. Ramadani
  • 6 A. Alhassan
  • 29 F. Tamba
  • 17 A. Zejnullai
  • 77 L. Latifi
  • 7 B. Ibraimi

Substitutes

  • 25 A. Amzai
  • 30 F. Ramani
  • 8 F. Ramadani
  • 9 F. Ademi
  • 10 E. Krasniqi
  • 16 M. Murati
  • 19 V. Krstevski
  • 22 N. Ajetovikj
  • 26 A. Meliqi
  • 27 L. Kaba
  • 28 K. Qaka
  • 38 A. Nuhija

Shkendija

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt
  • 17 Son
  • 15 E. Kurtulus
  • 4 D. Almeida
  • 3 A. Nedyalkov
  • 30 Pedro Naressi
  • 18 I. Chochev
  • 23 D. Duarte
  • 77 Erick Marcus
  • 10 M. Machado
  • 11 Caio Vidal

Substitutes

  • 39 H. Bonmann
  • 67 D. Hristov
  • 14 P. Stanic
  • 24 O. Verdon
  • 26 F. Kaloc
  • 29 E. Bile
  • 37 B. Tekpetey
  • 42 S. Shishkov
  • 55 I. Nachmias
  • 80 M. Stefanov
  • 82 I. Yordanov
  • 99 S. Ivanov

Timeline

  1. Ludogorets
    9' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    Edvin Kurtulus
  2. Ludogorets
    24' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Chochev · Assist: D. Duarte
  3. Shkendija
    26' Shkendija Card · Yellow Card
    L. Latifi
  4. Shkendija
    64' Shkendija Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tamba · Assist: B. Ibraimi
  5. Ludogorets
    66' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Zejnullai · On: E. Krasniqi
  6. Shkendija
    68' Shkendija subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Duarte · On: P. Stanic
  7. Shkendija
    74' Shkendija subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Chochev · On: F. Kaloc
  8. Shkendija
    74' Shkendija subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Machado · On: E. Bile
  9. Shkendija
    82' Shkendija Card · Yellow Card
    E. Krasniqi
  10. Shkendija
    83' Shkendija subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Caio Vidal · On: B. Tekpetey
  11. Ludogorets
    89' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Latifi · On: V. Krstevski
  12. Shkendija
    91' Shkendija subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Nedyalkov · On: I. Yordanov
  13. Ludogorets
    95' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Erick Marcus
  14. Ludogorets
    98' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Tekpetey · Assist: F. Kaloc
  15. Ludogorets
    106' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ronaldo Romario Webster · On: M. Murati
  16. Ludogorets
    106' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Alhassan · On: K. Qaka
  17. Shkendija
    107' Shkendija subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Erick Marcus · On: S. Ivanov
  18. Ludogorets
    112' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Tamba · On: F. Ramadani
  19. Ludogorets
    112' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Klisman Cake · On: F. Ademi
  20. Ludogorets
    120' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Bile · Assist: B. Tekpetey

Match Stats

Stat Ludogorets Shkendija
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 28 8
Corners 4 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 11 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 0 8
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ludogorets took a quick lead with two early goals from Kurtulus and Chochev, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Shkendija's goal by F. Tamba at minute 64 offered them temporary hope but was quickly overshadowed by Tekpetey’s late addition to Ludogorets' tally.