site.btaBulgaria Loses 1-2 to Ireland in First Playoff for Spot in UEFA Nations League's Second Tier
Bulgaria's national football team lost 1-2 to Ireland here at the Hristo Botev Stadium on Thursday night in the first playoff for a spot in the UEFA Nations League's second tier (League B). The second playoff is scheduled for Sunday, when the two teams will face off in Dublin.
Bulgaria had an excellent start with Marin Petkov managing to score in the sixth minute, however, Ireland recovered before the halftime with goals by Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty.
Neither team dominated during the second half, and no more goals were scored.
If the Bulgarian team recovers in Dublin, it will move up from Nations League C, otherwise, the Republic of Ireland will maintain its Nations League B status.
/NZ/
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