Ludogorets is close to the main part of the Europa League after a 4-0 win over Moldovan champions Petrocub.
Zahari Sirakov's side took the lead in the 23rd minute when Caio Vidal left-footed a cross to Kwadwo Duah, who headed home no chance for Schmaleneya. Immediately after that, Duah could have made it 2:0, but the goalkeeper saved. Ludogorets continued to press and in the 44th minute, first Caio Vidal failed to score, and then the crossbar stopped Aslack von Witry from scoring. At the start of the second half, Rwan tried a scissor kick, but missed.
There was no stop for the Brazilian in the 59th minute when he received a pass from Rick and made it 2-0 with a fine left-footed strike. Caio Vidal could have scored in the 74th minute with an offside kick. Dinis Almeida scored 3:0. He scored after an excellent performance by Nedelev on a direct free kick.
Seconds later, Nedelev put the ball on Almeida's head from a corner and the Portuguese made the final 4:0.