Ludogorets missed Victoria in Plzen

Viktoria Plzen and Ludogorets finished 0-0 in a match of the second round of the main phase of the Europa League. The match was the European debut of the new coach of the Eagles, Igor Jovicevic. Ludogorets played hard and may regret not winning.

In the 17th minute Dinis Almeida made a mistake as Prince Adu found himself in a good position but was closed down by the Portuguese defender and failed to threaten Bonnman. At the end of the first half, Piotrowski found Rick well, who tried a pass to Rwan, but the Czech defense handled it.

Ludogorets received a penalty in the 51st minute. Jemelka played a handball in front of Aguibou Camara and after a long review with VAR, referee Tamas Bodnar pointed to the penalty spot. However, Jakub Piotrowski was unable to overcome Jedlicka, who caught the ball.

In the 73rd minute, the hosts came close to a goal when substitute Vashulin broke free from Dinis Almeida and fired a shot that hit the post.

A problem for the coach of Ludogorets, Igor Jovicevic, was the fact that three players - Ciao Vidal, Dinis Almeida and Ivaylo Chochev - received minor injuries.