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Ludogorets “are still without a point in the Europa League, after recording a fifth consecutive defeat in Group J. The Bulgarian champions lost 1: 3 away to Belgian” Antwerp “. The defeat came from simple errors in defense and a very weak first half for the team.
Martin Hongla in the 19th minute, Richie De Laet in the 72nd and Benson Manuel in the 87th scored for Antwerp and Kiril Despodov scored for Ludogorets in the 53rd.
Round before the end “Ludogorets” is last with a goal difference of 6:16 and will finish in this position. Antwerp secured a place ahead, accumulating 12 points. Tottenham continues until the 1/16 final.
A week later, the Bulgarian champions host LASK (Linz) in their last match of the tournament.
“Ludogorets” started the game badly and in the second minute they were lucky not to be left behind in the result. The best game of “Antwerp” continued during the first half. In the 19th minute Hongla put the hosts ahead.
He fired a powerful shot from about 20 yards and left Vladislav Stoyanov no chance – 1: 0.
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“Ludogorets” managed to play better only after the break. The Bulgarian champion had good minutes until 60, and managed to equalize. This happened in the 53rd minute on a counterattack, Cowley found Despodov and the winger took notice.
Once again, “Ludogorets” blew a good chance on a counterattack, when reserves Tekpetei and Elvis Manu failed to combine. This allowed “Antwerp” to punish the guests and in the 72nd minute Richie De Laet scored after a cross from a Rafaelov foul.
The final result was formed by Benson in the 87th minute.
In added time, “Ludogorets” were left with one person less for a second yellow card.
