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Goalless Draw in Tense Match Between Ludogorets and Ferencvarosi in Razgrad
Razgrad, Bulgaria – In a match corresponding to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, Ludogorets and Ferencvarosi TC drew 0-0 at the Huvepharma Arena. The match, played under the watchful eye of Norwegian referee Espen Eskas, was characterized by intensity and physical play.
Despite dominating possession with 59%, Ferencvarosi TC failed to translate their superiority into goals. Of their 15 total shots, only 2 found the target, while 10 went wide. The Hungarian team also generated 8 corner kicks but failed to capitalize on them. A goal by Joseph was disallowed for offside in the 23rd minute. Discipline was also a problem for Ferencvarosi TC, who received 3 yellow cards.
For its part, Ludogorets, with 41% possession, looked solid in defense but lacked punch in attack. Of their 10 shots, none were on target and 8 went far from the goal. The Bulgarians earned 2 corner kicks and committed 12 fouls, seeing one yellow card in the process.
The match was played in an atmosphere charged with tension, with constant interruptions due to fouls and warnings. The result leaves the tie open ahead of the return leg.
Substitutions ludogorets: at minute 46 B. Tekpetey came in and M. Chouiar went out., at minute 64 F. Kaloc came in and D. Duarte went out., at minute 64 P. Stanic came in and I. Chochev went out., at minute 74 Son came in and J. Andersson went out., at minute 83 Erick Marcus came in and E. Bile went out.
Substitutions ferencvarosi tc: at minute 72 B. Varga came in and H. Maiga went out., at minute 80 G. Kanichowsky came in and J. Levi went out., at minute 85 L. Joseph came in and Z. Gruber went out., at minute 85 C. Makreckis came in and Cadu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ludogorets
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Ferencvarosi TC
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