Ludogorets lost 2:3 against Steaua

Ludogorets lost 2:3 to Steaua Bucharest in a friendly match, which was played at the Huvepharma Arena stadium.

Already in the 1st minute, Claude Gonsalves scored an own goal and thus the Romanian team went ahead. In the 24th minute, the Portuguese equalized with a header after an excellent pass from Aslack Von Witry.

Two more goals were scored by the end of the first half. Steaua took the lead again in the 33rd minute with a goal from Paulinho Migueles. Rwan Cruz restored the tie five minutes later. The Brazilian scored with a header after Spas Delev's cross from the right.

In the second half, the visitors from Bucharest took the lead for the third time after scoring a penalty in the 67th minute. Bohdan Kipirliu was accurate from the penalty spot. Shortly after, Kwadwo Duah also got a chance to take a penalty kick. However, the Swiss was unable to score after the Steaua goalkeeper saved his shot.

Adrian Popa, who played for Ludogorets in 2018, played for Steaua.