Reporting 7 January 2025

Ludogorets drew 1-1 with Botosani

Ludogorets failed to win their first match of 2025, drawing 1-1 with Botoșani. The "Eagles" coach, Igor Yovichevich, relied on many young players....

Ludogorets failed to win their first match of 2025, drawing 1-1 with Botoșani. The "Eagles" coach, Igor Yovichevich, relied on many young players. The 16-year-old Russian, Elisei Surov, who is regarded as one of the most talented prospects in Ludogorets' academy and has already had several appearances with the first team, started the match. In the second half, Ludogorets also featured some interesting names, including 17-year-old Filip Gigov, Metodiy Stefanov, and Rosen Ivanov, who are traditionally part of the second team. The big news was the return of captain Anton Nedyalkov, who had been sidelined with an injury since August.

Ludogorets started the match better, and in the 3rd minute, Jakub Piotrowski made a fantastic diagonal pass to Georgi Rusev, who had joined on the right wing. He controlled the ball with his chest and took a shot, but the ball hit the right-hand post of the Romanian goal and went out for a goal kick. In the 19th minute, Rick Jonathan delivered a cross from a free kick, and Dinis Almeida attempted a header, but it was too weak and didn't trouble Eduard Pap. Botoșani responded with a shot from Adrian Chicha-Rosa in the 22nd minute, which was saved by Sergio Padt. At the end of the first half, Ruan took a shot with his left foot, but it was off target.

In the 51st minute, Caio Vidal made a great pass to Aguibou Camara, who found space for a shot but hit it straight at the Romanian goalkeeper. Ludogorets took the lead in the 63rd minute. Erick Marcus delivered a cross from the right, a Botosani defender failed to clear the ball properly, and it ended up at the feet of Ivaylo Chochev, who had no trouble scoring from close range.

However, Botosani managed to equalize. Erven Onjenda scored a goal from a free kick in the 80th minute. Just three minutes later, Alex Dies could have completed a full turnaround, but his shot hit the crossbar. Ludogorets responded with a good counterattack, where Aguibou Camara took a shot, but it went wide.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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