On 30 November, one of the matches of the Football Conference League took place. Spartak (Trnava) and Ludogorets (Bulgaria) met.
Conference League
Spartak (Trnava) - Ludogorets (Bulgaria) - 1:2 (0:0)
Goals: Escriche Daniel (78) - K. Duah (74). Duah (74)
Warnings: Pedro Naressi (57), Kristián Koštrna (80), Martin Mikovič (88), Caio Vidal (90+2).
Spartak Trnava faced Ludogorets in an exciting football match at the CITY ARENA - Štadión Antona Malatinského Stadium in the UEFA Europa Conference League. In a tense game, both teams demonstrated their skill and determination on the pitch. The first half ended in a stalemate as neither Spartak Trnava nor Ludogorets were able to score in their own goal. The score became 0-0 at halftime, which set the stage for an exciting second half. The second half started with a series of substitutions as both teams looked to bring fresh energy and tactical changes to their squads. In the 46th minute, Spartak Trnava made the first substitution: F. Bajnovic left the field and J. Bernat took his place. Bernat. As the game progressed, the tension of the match grew. On 57 minutes, Ludogorets received a yellow card - the referee penalised Pedro Naressi. In the 67th minute, Spartak Trnava made a further substitution, bringing on P. Azango instead of M. Mikovic. Azango in place of M. Mikovic. This tactical move was aimed at exploiting the weaknesses in the Ludogorets defence and creating scoring opportunities. However, it was Ludogorets who struck first in the 74th minute when K. Dua hit the net, giving his team the decisive lead. Spartak Trnava responded just four minutes later as E. Daniel scored a wonderful goal to equalise.
In the 80th minute, Spartak Trnava's K. Kostrna received a yellow card, which further increased the drama of the match. Moments later, Ludogorets had an opportunity to take the lead from the penalty spot. However, O. Verdon's shot missed the target, leaving the game in the balance. In the final minutes of the match, both teams made substitutions to strengthen their strategies. In the 89th minute, Ludogorets introduced Rwan Seko in place of Pedro Naressi and B. Tekpetey in place of M. Tisser. These tactical moves were aimed at strengthening the attacking play. In the final minutes of the match, Ludogorets sealed the victory in the 90th minute with a goal by M. Tisser. This finishing strike ended Spartak Trnava's hopes of a comeback and secured a 2-1 win for Ludogorets. The match was not without controversy as the referee showed several yellow cards. In the 88th minute, Spartak Trnava's player M. Mikovic, and in the 90th minute Ludogorets player Kaio Vidal also got into the referee's book. Overall, the match between Spartak Trnava and Ludogorets demonstrated the competitiveness and skill of both teams. The exciting match ended in a 2-1 victory for Ludogorets, while Spartak Trnava will have to regroup and analyse their actions in order to move on in the UEFA Europa League.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Fenerbahce - Spartak, Ludogorets - Nordsjælland.
| Spartak T | Ludogorets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kicks to the goal | 8 |
| 4 | Blows | 18 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 2 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
| 2 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 6 |
| 13 | Offences | 6 |
| 0 | Corner kicks | 11 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 36% | Ball possession | 64% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 7 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 298 | Total assists | 529 |
| 213 | Accurate assists | 443 |
| 71% | Accuracy of passes | 84% |