Bernard Tekpetey scores as Ludogorets dominate Dinamo Minsk in Champions League qualifier

Ghanaian winger Bernard Tekpetey scored a brilliant goal for Ludogorets in their commanding 2-0 victory over Dinamo Minsk in the UEFA Champions League Qualification Round 2.

The match, held at the Huvepharma Arena on Wednesday evening, saw Tekpetey start the game and play for 78 minutes.

The hosts took an early lead when Tekpetey finished a swift counterattack in the 9th minute. After receiving a precise pass from Polish midfielder Piotrowski, Tekpetey unleashed a powerful shot, giving the Dinamo Minsk goalkeeper no chance.

Ludogorets doubled their lead just before halftime when they were awarded a penalty. A clever one-two between Nedelev and Chochev ended with Nedelev being fouled in the box. Nedelev stepped up and confidently converted the penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way.

The win gives Ludogorets a significant advantage ahead of the second leg in Hungary next week. Dinamo Minsk had their chances, notably a missed opportunity by Alexey Gavrilovich early in the game, but it was Ludogorets' night as they took a big step towards the next qualification round.