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Ghana's Bernard Tekpetey delivered a pivotal performance that propelled PFC Ludogorets Razgrad to secure a berth in the final stage of the UEFA Europa League qualifiers.
In a thrilling match at the Huvepharma Arena, the Bulgarian champions triumphed 5-1 over FC Astana on Thursday night, with the 25-year-old Ghanaian netting two goals.
Ludogorets advanced to the next round with an aggregate score of 6-3, successfully overturning a 2-1 deficit from the previous week's first leg encounter.
Tekpetey initiated the scoring spree in the 25th minute, but the lead was momentarily challenged when Astana's Gambian striker Dembo Darboe found the back of the net just four minutes later.
Early into the second half, Ludogorets swiftly reclaimed their advantage, courtesy of a goal by midfielder Jakub Piotrowski, shortly followed by Tekpetey's second goal of the night.
Piotrowski added another goal to his tally, and Bulgarian Kiril Despodov sealed Ludogorets' triumph in the 67th minute.
Ludogorets now faces the formidable Dutch giants, AFC Ajax, in the final round of qualifications, vying for a coveted spot in the group stages.
See highlights of the game below:
In a thrilling match at the Huvepharma Arena, the Bulgarian champions triumphed 5-1 over FC Astana on Thursday night, with the 25-year-old Ghanaian netting two goals.
Ludogorets advanced to the next round with an aggregate score of 6-3, successfully overturning a 2-1 deficit from the previous week's first leg encounter.
Tekpetey initiated the scoring spree in the 25th minute, but the lead was momentarily challenged when Astana's Gambian striker Dembo Darboe found the back of the net just four minutes later.
Early into the second half, Ludogorets swiftly reclaimed their advantage, courtesy of a goal by midfielder Jakub Piotrowski, shortly followed by Tekpetey's second goal of the night.
Piotrowski added another goal to his tally, and Bulgarian Kiril Despodov sealed Ludogorets' triumph in the 67th minute.
Ludogorets now faces the formidable Dutch giants, AFC Ajax, in the final round of qualifications, vying for a coveted spot in the group stages.
See highlights of the game below: