Ghanaian attacker Bernard Tekpetey, maintained his impressive fo this season for Ludogoret as he excelled in their Europa League victory over newly-crowned Finnish champions HJK Helsinki on Thursday night.
Tekpetey set grabbed an assist in the 2-0 win at the Huvepharma Arena in Razgrad.
The brilliant assist was the striker’s 10th goal contribution of the season for his side.
Ludogorets’ dominant start paid off when they took the lead after 40 minutes, as Rick played in Denny Gropper with a lovely backheel, before the left-back drilled a shot towards goal that was too powerful for the goalkeeper to keep out.
HJK nearly replied against the run of play, as Ghanaian forward Malik Abubakari found himself one-on-one with Sergio Padt, but the Dutchman rushed out to make the save.
A right-footed effort from Bernard Tekpetey went narrowly wide, but the Ghanaian was instrumental in doubling Ludogorets’ lead on 65 minutes, winning possession in his own half before charging down the pitch and rounding the HJK goalkeeper.
The 25-year-old got the ball caught under his feet and did well to recover as he teed up Rick, who calmly slotted the ball into the net.
Bernard Tekpetey who is hoping to make Ghana’s 2022 World Cup squad, has scored six goals and recorded four assists in all competitions this season.
