Hapoel Tel Aviv holds a 1-0 advantage over Ludogorets following the first leg of their second qualifying round match in the Conference League.
Key facts
- •Omri Altman scored the only goal of the match in the final minutes of the first half.
- •The match was paused for five minutes early in the game due to smoke from fan-ignited flares.
- •Ludogorets is managed by new head coach Thomas Reis.
- •Bulgarian national Andrian Kraev started for Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- •The second leg will take place at the Huvepharma Arena in Razgrad.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 1-0 victory against Ludogorets in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League second qualifying round tie. Omri Altman scored the decisive goal with a header in the final moments of the first half. The match was briefly interrupted early on due to smoke from flares ignited by Hapoel fans.
Match Details and Incidents
The game experienced a five-minute delay early in the first half after flares thrown by fans obscured visibility on the pitch. Following the restart, play remained balanced until Altman capitalized on being left unmarked in the penalty area to score. In the second half, Hapoel's Emmanuel Boateng missed a chance to double the lead, while Ludogorets' Son forced a save from goalkeeper Tzur with a free kick.
Upcoming Schedule
The return leg is scheduled for next week at the Huvepharma Arena in Razgrad. The winner of this two-legged tie will advance to face either Zilina or Katowice in the next round.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
