Ludogorets secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over FC CSKA 1948 at the stadium "Vitosha" in Bistrica in a postponed First League match, Topsport reported. "The Eagles" came away with the win after a late goal by substitute Matias Tissera in the 82nd minute.
osts took control of the match from the first whistle. In the 9th minute, Georgi Terziev intercepted a cross from a corner on the far post and headed, but inaccurately.
Three minutes later, Tekpetei was fouled. Todor Nedelev took the direct free kick and attempted a direct shot at the opponent's goal. Petar Marinov was careful and managed to box the ball.
In the 17th minute, Son sent a wonderful cross to the penalty spot of the hosts, and there Nedelev was close to finishing, but was overtaken by a defender of the "reds".
Dinish Almeida also had a good opportunity three minutes later. He towered over everyone at the corner and headed the ball just wide of the crossbar.
In the 22nd minute, CSKA 1948 got their first accurate shot at the goal of the Razgrad team. Emil Tsenov tried from distance, but could not hit the ball well and his performance turned into an easy save for Padt. Just seconds later, Ludogorets organized a quick attack that ended with a long-range shot by Rick Jonathan that flew dangerously close to Petar Marinov's goal.
Just three minutes later, the home goalkeeper made a mistake with his pass, which was intercepted by Rick Jonathan. The football player of the "eagles" however, he did not make a good first touch and the ball eluded him, thus CSKA 1948 got away after the keeper's blunder.
In the 26th minute, Piotrovski was fouled, and while the players had complaints to the referee, Todor Nedelev acted quickly and sent Ruan Cruz, who shot past Marinov. However, his shot hit the crossbar and went out.
In the 33rd minute, Tekpetei took a corner kick short, found Piotrowski, and the Pole passed to Rick Jonathan. The Brazilian shot from a distance, but high above the goal of CSKA 1948.
Two minutes after that, Ludogorets launched a quick attack. It was completed by Todor Nedelev, who took the edge of the penalty area and shot from distance with his left foot. However, his performance missed the mark.
Five minutes before the end of the first half, the people of Razgrad hit the post again. Tecpeteus received the right and decided to finish individually. However, his shot on the ground hit the left side post of the opponent's goal. Seconds later, Rick Jonathan fired a real shot at Petar Marinov's goal. The guard managed to kill.
The second half started strongly for the hosts. Tallis shoots powerfully outside the Ludogorets penalty area. Sergio Padt made the save. Seconds later, a good opportunity opened up for Pedrinho, who, however, shot past the goal of the Razgrad team.
In the 50th minute, Valentin Iliev's players combined well. The young Marto Boychev found Steve Furtado on the right, who in turn crossed to Radoslav Kirilov. The latter shot a header, but Padt managed to catch.
Ten minutes after that, CSKA 1948 went on the attack, and Pedrinho decided to finish with a cannon shot from distance. However, the guard of Ludogorets was able to react and shoot.
In the 70th minute, Rick Jonathan dug the ball towards the penalty spot where the free Kwadwo Dua was. The Ludogorets player who entered from the bench shot with his head, but was unable to direct the ball towards Petar Marinov's goal.
Ludogorets took the lead in the 83rd minute when Piotrowski advanced from the right, cut the ball back and eventually Caio Vidal crossed in the penalty area for CSKA 1948. Matias Tissera got to the ball and beat Petar Marinov for 1-0 .
In extra time, Birsent Karageren shot the bottom left corner of the goal, but his execution lacked enough power and Padt handled it with ease.