LIVE: Bulgaria 2: 1 Northern Ireland
Photo: Julian Todorov // LAP.bg.
Tonight national football team is sent against Northern Ireland in a match of the world qualifiers. The match will be played at the National Stadium “Vasil Levski”, starting at 21.45 and you will be able to follow it LIVE in SportLive.bg!
WHERE TO WATCH THE MATCH BULGARIA – NORTHERN IRELAND
After seven minutes of play, Jordan Thompson shot dangerously from a distance, hitting the goalkeeper Ivan Karadzhov for cooperation, but the Bulgarian low guard caught everyone again. Ten minutes later, Northern Ireland was close to scoring again after Paddy McNair shot dangerously with his head, but Karadjov saved.
Seconds later, Karadzhov had to be found again, this time for a blow to Connor Washington. A few minutes later, the Bulgarian goalkeeper was again under fire, this time reflecting the blow on Thompson. Only in the 26th minute Bulgaria managed to reach a more dangerous situation in front of the opponent’s goal, as Despod’s attempt to sharpen, but insanely.
Ten minutes before the end of the examination of part of Northern Ireland indicated in the results. After an attack on the right flank, a cross in the penalty area followed, which will be intercepted by the head of a visiting player. Karadjov managed to deflect his shot, but with the addition Conor Washington broke away from his care and scored. Initially, an ambush flag was raised, but after VAR’s intention, the goal was conceded – 0: 1!
Eight minutes after the resumption of the game, Bulgaria reached an equalizing goal. After a pass in the penalty area, the ball reached Todor Nedelev, who without wasting time in time directed a shot at the door, which leaves no chance for the door of Northern Ireland Bailey Peacock-Farrell – 1: 1!
Ten minutes later, Bulgaria reached a complete turnaround. After clearing the left flank, a cross in the penalty area followed, when Ivaylo Chochev managed to drop the ball to Todor Nedelev. The midfielder is waiting for the ball on the edge of the penalty area, from where he sends the ball with a precise shot in the upper corner of the door of Northern Ireland – 2: 1!
BEFORE THE MEETING:
Bulgaria hosts Northern Ireland in a Group C match for the world qualifiers. The “Lions” must die of shame from the 1: 3 defeat of the Lithuanian team and regain their self-confidence.
The national team made strong matches against Italy (1: 1) and Lithuania (1: 0), but educators of Yasen Petrov collapsed in the rematch with the Lithuanians. Before the second match, Bulgaria may be beaten in second place in the group, but their hopes were dashed.
Northern Ireland has a total number of points like Bulgaria – 5. The British have a game less and if they win they will be equal in points with Switzerland. In 8 official matches with Northern Ireland he has a positive asset – 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses.
STARTING COMPOSITIONS
Bulgaria: 23. Ivan Karadjov – 5. Petko Hristov, 3. Andrea Hristov, 2. Ivan Turitsov, 21. Dimitar Velkovski, 4. Radoslav Tsonev, 18. Ivaylo Chochev, 8. Todor Nedelev, 14. Borislav Tsonev, 11. Kiril Despodov ( j), 19. Atanas Iliev
Northern Ireland: 1. Bailey Peacock-Farrell-4. Daniel Ballard, 20. Craig Cathcart, 5. Tom Flanagan, 11. Shane Ferguson-17. Paddy McNair, 8. Stephen Davis-2. Connor Bradley, 21. Josh Magenis, 15. Jordan Thomson – 9. Connor Washington