Bulgaria - Republic of Ireland 20.03.2025

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BUL IRL

1st Half 1 - 2

Petkov, Marin assist Krastev, Filip

21'

Azaz, Finn assist Parrott, Troy

42'

Doherty, Matt

2nd Half 1 - 2

Iliev, Plamen Ivanov / Mitov, Dimitar

46'

47'

Azaz, Finn

51'

Johnston, Mikey

Kraev, Andrian

59'

61'

Knight, Jason

Atanasov, Zhivko

61'

Kraev, Bozhidar / Petkov, Lukas

72'

Minkov, Nikolay / Nurnberger, Fabian

72'

76'

Taylor, Jack / Azaz, Finn

76'

Ferguson, Evan / Parrott, Troy

76'

Sykes, Mark / Johnston, Mikey

79'

O'Brien, Jake / Manning, Ryan

80'

Vata, Rocco / Knight, Jason

81'

Vata, Rocco

Nedyalkov, Anton

85'

Iliev, Ilian / Krastev, Filip

85'

Nikolov, Vladimir / Kraev, Andrian

86'

Minkov, Nikolay

90+5'

Statistics Bulgaria vs Republic of Ireland

BUL IRL

Match 1st Half 2nd Half

0.32	Expected goals (xG) Expected goals xG - measures the quality of a scoring chance and the probability of it becoming a goal. It's calculated from factors like shot location, angle, distance, assist type, and defensive pressure. Each shot gets a value from 0 to 1; a team's total xG is the sum of all its shots. A penalty is usually worth ~0.79–0.80. Higher xG = better chances, regardless of whether goals were actually scored.	1.75
56%	Ball possession	44%
0	Big chances Big chances - counts clear scoring opportunities where a goal is highly expected. These are situations like one-on-one with the goalkeeper, close-range shots with little defensive pressure, or shots into an open goal.	3
7	Total shots	11
3	Shots on goal	3
1	Shots off goal	7
0	Shots inside the Box	1
3	Blocked shots	1
8	Touches in the opposition Box	19
10	Free kicks	21
2	Corner kicks	3
18	Throw ins	14
21	Fouls	10
4	Yellow cards	4
8/10 (80%)	Tackles	5/11 (45%)
22	Clearances	21
10	Interceptions	11
420/506 (83%)	Passes	309/392 (79%)
58/89 (65%)	Passes in final third	62/101 (61%)
0/11 (0%)	Crosses	8/19 (42%)
1	Goalkeeper saves	2

0.24	Expected goals (xG) Expected goals xG - measures the quality of a scoring chance and the probability of it becoming a goal. It's calculated from factors like shot location, angle, distance, assist type, and defensive pressure. Each shot gets a value from 0 to 1; a team's total xG is the sum of all its shots. A penalty is usually worth ~0.79–0.80. Higher xG = better chances, regardless of whether goals were actually scored.	1.41
49%	Ball possession	51%
0	Big chances Big chances - counts clear scoring opportunities where a goal is highly expected. These are situations like one-on-one with the goalkeeper, close-range shots with little defensive pressure, or shots into an open goal.	3
4	Total shots	6
3	Shots on goal	3
0	Shots off goal	2
0	Shots inside the Box	1
1	Blocked shots	1
5	Touches in the opposition Box	11
3	Free kicks	7
1	Corner kicks	1
8	Throw ins	6
7	Fouls	3
3/4 (75%)	Tackles	3/6 (50%)
10	Clearances	6
7	Interceptions	6
212/245 (87%)	Passes	215/254 (85%)
30/42 (71%)	Passes in final third	42/59 (71%)
0/5 (0%)	Crosses	4/9 (44%)
1	Goalkeeper saves	2

0.08	Expected goals (xG) Expected goals xG - measures the quality of a scoring chance and the probability of it becoming a goal. It's calculated from factors like shot location, angle, distance, assist type, and defensive pressure. Each shot gets a value from 0 to 1; a team's total xG is the sum of all its shots. A penalty is usually worth ~0.79–0.80. Higher xG = better chances, regardless of whether goals were actually scored.	0.34
63%	Ball possession	37%
3	Total shots	5
1	Shots off goal	5
2	Blocked shots	0
3	Touches in the opposition Box	8
7	Free kicks	14
1	Corner kicks	2
10	Throw ins	8
14	Fouls	7
4	Yellow cards	4
5/6 (83%)	Tackles	2/5 (40%)
12	Clearances	15
3	Interceptions	5
208/261 (80%)	Passes	94/138 (68%)
28/47 (60%)	Passes in final third	20/42 (48%)
0/6 (0%)	Crosses	4/10 (40%)

Head To Head

BUL IRL

Wins

Draws

Wins

Goals

All matches

Bulgaria vs Republic of Ireland last matches

Standings

Group B2	G	W	D	L	S	C	Pt
1. England
	6	5	0	1	16	3	15
2. Greece
	6	5	0	1	11	4	15
3. Republic of Ireland
	6	2	0	4	3	12	6
4. Finland
	6	0	0	6	2	13	0

Group C3	G	W	D	L	S	C	Pt
1. Northern Ireland
	6	3	2	1	11	3	11
2. Bulgaria
	6	2	3	1	3	6	9
3. Belarus
	6	1	4	1	3	4	7
4. Luxembourg
	6	0	3	3	3	7	3

Promotion

Promotion Playoffs

Relegation Playoffs

Relegation

Top Scorers

Goals

11 Despodov K.

1
8 Kraev A.

1
71 Panayotov V.

1
16 Petkov M.

1
6 Antov V.

1

Goals

11 Ferguson E.

2
11 Brady R.

1
5 Scales L.

1
2 Doherty M.

1
10 Azaz F.

1
33 Idah A.

1

Statistics from 24-26 season of UEFA Nations League

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Lineups

BUL (4-4-2) (4-1-4-1) IRL

Starting lineups
1 D. Mitov(G)	C. Kelleher(G) 1
23 P. Iliev	M. Doherty 2
3 Z. Atanasov	R. Manning 3
4 I. Gruev	(J. O'Brien 5)
5 A. Petkov	D. O'Shea 4
5 F. Nurnberger	J. Cullen 6
2 N. Minkov	F. Azaz 7
8 A. Kraev	(J. Taylor 18)
9 V. Nikolov	J. Knight 8
11 K. Despodov	(R. Vata 14)
14 A. Nedyalkov	R. Brady 11
16 M. Petkov	T. Parrott 15
20 F. Krastev	(E. Ferguson 9)
22 I. Iliev	M. Johnston 21
21 L. Petkov	(M. Sykes 13)
23 B. Kraev	N. Collins 22

Substitutes
12 D. Sheytanov	G. Bazunu 16
6 V. Antov	J. O'Brien 5
7 R. Kirilov	(R. Manning 3)
23 P. Iliev	M. Travers 23
(1 D. Mitov)	A. Idah 10
9 V. Nikolov	R. Vata 14
(8 A. Kraev)	(J. Knight 8)
13 S. Shopov	J. Dunne 12
23 B. Kraev	M. Sykes 13
(21 L. Petkov)	(M. Johnston 21)
15 S. Petrov	E. Ferguson 9
2 N. Minkov	(T. Parrott 15)
(5 F. Nurnberger)	A. Moran 17
22 I. Iliev	J. Abankwah 20
(20 F. Krastev)	S. Armstrong 19
18 V. Panayotov	J. Taylor 18
	(F. Azaz 7)

Coach
I. Iliev	H. Hallgrimsson

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Overall

BUL

IRL

[15:46:23]` — The kick-off

Play starts at Hristo Botev Stadium as The FC footballer leads Bulgaria into the opening moments.

2’` — Goal kick

The player Bulgaria takes the goal kick for Republic of Ireland after the ball goes wide at Hristo Botev Stadium.

3’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit awards a free kick to Bulgaria after a foul by FC player Bulgaria in the Hristo Botev Stadium midfield.

6’` — Goal 1 — 0

Bastien Benoit nods as Krastev Filip’s assist leads Petkov Marin (Bulgaria) to net one for Bulgaria at Hristo Botev Stadium.

14’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Bulgaria gets a free kick thanks to Doherty Matt (Bulgaria)’s effort.

15’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Republic of Ireland after a strong move by Despodov Kiril (Bulgaria) near the goal line.

17’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria prepares for a goal kick at Hristo Botev Stadium as FC player Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

19’` — Free kick

The player Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

21’` — Free kick

The FC footballer Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

21’` — Goal 1 — 1

Bulgaria takes the lead thanks to Parrott Troy’s assist to Azaz Finn (Republic of Ireland), thrilling Hristo Botev Stadium.

28’` — Free kick

The player Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

31’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria prepares for a goal kick at Hristo Botev Stadium as The player Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

32’` — Corner kick

Bulgaria earns a corner kick as The player Republic of Ireland forces the ball out of play at Hristo Botev Stadium.

33’` — Free kick

The footballer Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

34’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The player Republic of Ireland is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

35’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria prepares for a goal kick at Hristo Botev Stadium as The FC footballer Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

35’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Bulgaria gets a free kick thanks to The player Bulgaria’s effort.

39’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Republic of Ireland is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

40’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The player Republic of Ireland is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

42’` — Back of the net 1 — 2

Doherty Matt (Republic of Ireland) smashes it in for Republic of Ireland, and Hristo Botev Stadium roars with excitement.

45 + 1’` — Extra Time

{Addtime} minutes added by Bastien Benoit, and Republic of Ireland pushes forward at Hristo Botev Stadium.

[16:33:31]` — Players leave the pitch

The referee Bastien Benoit signals for half-time at Hristo Botev Stadium, pausing the match at 1:2. Bulgaria and Republic of Ireland now regroup with their coaches before play resumes.

46’` — Coach makes sub

The player Bulgaria is substituted for Republic of Ireland, as Bastien Benoit signals at Hristo Botev Stadium.

[16:49:25]` — The game has been started after the break

Bastien Benoit gets Bulgaria and Republic of Ireland back underway at Hristo Botev Stadium for the next half.

47’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit signals a free kick for Bulgaria as The player Bulgaria protests the decision.

47’` — Yellow card

Republic of Ireland’s Azaz Finn (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by Bastien Benoit, a yellow at Hristo Botev Stadium.

51’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Bulgaria gets a free kick thanks to FC player Bulgaria’s effort.

51’` — Caution

Bastien Benoit pulls out the yellow card for Republic of Ireland’s Johnston Mikey (Republic of Ireland) at Hristo Botev Stadium.

57’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit signals a free kick for Bulgaria as The footballer Republic of Ireland protests the decision.

59’` — Caution

Bulgaria’s Kraev Andrian (Bulgaria) earns a yellow card, noted by Bastien Benoit at Hristo Botev Stadium.

59’` — Free kick

The player Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

60’` — Goal kick

The Bastien Benoit signals a goal kick for Bulgaria, with The footballer Bulgaria ready to send it long.

61’` — Yellow card

Republic of Ireland’s Atanasov Zhivko (Bulgaria) is cautioned by Bastien Benoit, a yellow at Hristo Botev Stadium.

61’` — Booking

Knight Jason (Republic of Ireland) sees yellow from Bastien Benoit, a warning for Bulgaria at Hristo Botev Stadium.

63’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit awards a free kick to Bulgaria after a foul by FC player Bulgaria in the Hristo Botev Stadium midfield.

64’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit awards a free kick to Bulgaria after a foul by The footballer Bulgaria in the Hristo Botev Stadium midfield.

64’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The footballer Republic of Ireland is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

66’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit signals a free kick for Bulgaria as FC player Republic of Ireland protests the decision.

67’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit signals a free kick for Bulgaria as The footballer Republic of Ireland protests the decision.

70’` — Corner kick

Bulgaria earns a corner kick as Johnston Mikey (Republic of Ireland) forces the ball out of play at Hristo Botev Stadium.

72’` — Coach makes sub

Bulgaria swaps FC player Bulgaria out, shaking things up at Hristo Botev Stadium.

72’` — Substitution

Bulgaria swaps The player Bulgaria out, shaking things up at Hristo Botev Stadium.

72’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after FC player Bulgaria is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

73’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit awards a free kick to Bulgaria after a foul by The FC footballer Republic of Ireland in the Hristo Botev Stadium midfield.

74’` — Corner kick

Brady Robbie (Republic of Ireland) wins a corner for Bulgaria, setting up an opportunity at Hristo Botev Stadium.

75’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit signals a free kick for Bulgaria as Knight Jason (Bulgaria) protests the decision.

76’` — Coach makes sub

Bastien Benoit oversees Republic of Ireland’s substitution as The footballer Republic of Ireland leaves the Hristo Botev Stadium field.

76’` — Substitution

Bulgaria swaps The FC footballer Republic of Ireland out, shaking things up at Hristo Botev Stadium.

76’` — Coach makes sub

Bulgaria swaps The footballer Republic of Ireland out, shaking things up at Hristo Botev Stadium.

79’` — Free kick

The player Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

79’` — Substitution

Bulgaria swaps FC player Republic of Ireland out, shaking things up at Hristo Botev Stadium.

80’` — Substitution

The FC footballer Republic of Ireland is substituted for Republic of Ireland, as Bastien Benoit signals at Hristo Botev Stadium.

80’` — Free kick

The player Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

81’` — Goal kick

FC player Bulgaria steps up for Bulgaria’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Hristo Botev Stadium.

81’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The player Bulgaria is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

81’` — Yellow card

Vata Rocco (Republic of Ireland) sees yellow from Bastien Benoit, a warning for Bulgaria at Hristo Botev Stadium.

83’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Republic of Ireland after a strong move by The footballer Bulgaria near the goal line.

83’` — Goal kick

The footballer Republic of Ireland takes the goal kick for Republic of Ireland after the ball goes wide at Hristo Botev Stadium.

84’` — Free kick

The footballer Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

85’` — Substitution

Bastien Benoit oversees Republic of Ireland’s substitution as The player Bulgaria leaves the Hristo Botev Stadium field.

85’` — The yellow card comes on

Bastien Benoit books Nedyalkov Anton (Bulgaria) with a yellow card for Bulgaria at Hristo Botev Stadium.

86’` — Coach makes sub

The FC footballer Bulgaria exits for Bulgaria, and Hristo Botev Stadium watches the tactical switch.

87’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Republic of Ireland is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

88’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland gets a goal kick as The footballer Bulgaria clears the danger in front of Hristo Botev Stadium’s fans.

90’` — Goal kick

FC player Republic of Ireland takes the goal kick for Republic of Ireland after the ball goes wide at Hristo Botev Stadium.

90 + 1’` — Extra Time

The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Bulgaria extra hope at Hristo Botev Stadium.

90 + 2’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Bulgaria gets a free kick thanks to FC player Republic of Ireland’s effort.

90 + 2’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland gets a goal kick as The player Bulgaria clears the danger in front of Hristo Botev Stadium’s fans.

90 + 5’` — Booking

Bastien Benoit books Minkov Nikolay (Bulgaria) with a yellow card for Bulgaria at Hristo Botev Stadium.

90 + 6’` — Free kick

The FC footballer Bulgaria steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

[17:40:08]` — The game is over

Bastien Benoit ends proceedings at Hristo Botev Stadium, and Bulgaria vs. Republic of Ireland is history.

2’` — Goal kick

The player Bulgaria takes the goal kick for Republic of Ireland after the ball goes wide at Hristo Botev Stadium.

3’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit awards a free kick to Bulgaria after a foul by FC player Bulgaria in the Hristo Botev Stadium midfield.

6’` — Goal 1 — 0

Bastien Benoit nods as Krastev Filip’s assist leads Petkov Marin (Bulgaria) to net one for Bulgaria at Hristo Botev Stadium.

14’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Bulgaria gets a free kick thanks to Doherty Matt (Bulgaria)’s effort.

15’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Republic of Ireland after a strong move by Despodov Kiril (Bulgaria) near the goal line.

17’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria prepares for a goal kick at Hristo Botev Stadium as FC player Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

31’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria prepares for a goal kick at Hristo Botev Stadium as The player Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

35’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria prepares for a goal kick at Hristo Botev Stadium as The FC footballer Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

35’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Bulgaria gets a free kick thanks to The player Bulgaria’s effort.

46’` — Coach makes sub

The player Bulgaria is substituted for Republic of Ireland, as Bastien Benoit signals at Hristo Botev Stadium.

47’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit signals a free kick for Bulgaria as The player Bulgaria protests the decision.

51’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Bulgaria gets a free kick thanks to FC player Bulgaria’s effort.

59’` — Caution

Bulgaria’s Kraev Andrian (Bulgaria) earns a yellow card, noted by Bastien Benoit at Hristo Botev Stadium.

60’` — Goal kick

The Bastien Benoit signals a goal kick for Bulgaria, with The footballer Bulgaria ready to send it long.

61’` — Yellow card

Republic of Ireland’s Atanasov Zhivko (Bulgaria) is cautioned by Bastien Benoit, a yellow at Hristo Botev Stadium.

63’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit awards a free kick to Bulgaria after a foul by FC player Bulgaria in the Hristo Botev Stadium midfield.

64’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit awards a free kick to Bulgaria after a foul by The footballer Bulgaria in the Hristo Botev Stadium midfield.

72’` — Coach makes sub

Bulgaria swaps FC player Bulgaria out, shaking things up at Hristo Botev Stadium.

72’` — Substitution

Bulgaria swaps The player Bulgaria out, shaking things up at Hristo Botev Stadium.

72’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after FC player Bulgaria is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

75’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit signals a free kick for Bulgaria as Knight Jason (Bulgaria) protests the decision.

81’` — Goal kick

FC player Bulgaria steps up for Bulgaria’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Hristo Botev Stadium.

81’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The player Bulgaria is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

83’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Republic of Ireland after a strong move by The footballer Bulgaria near the goal line.

85’` — Substitution

Bastien Benoit oversees Republic of Ireland’s substitution as The player Bulgaria leaves the Hristo Botev Stadium field.

85’` — The yellow card comes on

Bastien Benoit books Nedyalkov Anton (Bulgaria) with a yellow card for Bulgaria at Hristo Botev Stadium.

86’` — Coach makes sub

The FC footballer Bulgaria exits for Bulgaria, and Hristo Botev Stadium watches the tactical switch.

88’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland gets a goal kick as The footballer Bulgaria clears the danger in front of Hristo Botev Stadium’s fans.

90 + 2’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland gets a goal kick as The player Bulgaria clears the danger in front of Hristo Botev Stadium’s fans.

90 + 5’` — Booking

Bastien Benoit books Minkov Nikolay (Bulgaria) with a yellow card for Bulgaria at Hristo Botev Stadium.

90 + 6’` — Free kick

The FC footballer Bulgaria steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

19’` — Free kick

The player Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

21’` — Free kick

The FC footballer Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

21’` — Goal 0 — 1

Bulgaria takes the lead thanks to Parrott Troy’s assist to Azaz Finn (Republic of Ireland), thrilling Hristo Botev Stadium.

28’` — Free kick

The player Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

32’` — Corner kick

Bulgaria earns a corner kick as The player Republic of Ireland forces the ball out of play at Hristo Botev Stadium.

33’` — Free kick

The footballer Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

34’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The player Republic of Ireland is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

39’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Republic of Ireland is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

40’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The player Republic of Ireland is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

42’` — Back of the net 0 — 2

Doherty Matt (Republic of Ireland) smashes it in for Republic of Ireland, and Hristo Botev Stadium roars with excitement.

47’` — Yellow card

Republic of Ireland’s Azaz Finn (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by Bastien Benoit, a yellow at Hristo Botev Stadium.

51’` — Caution

Bastien Benoit pulls out the yellow card for Republic of Ireland’s Johnston Mikey (Republic of Ireland) at Hristo Botev Stadium.

57’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit signals a free kick for Bulgaria as The footballer Republic of Ireland protests the decision.

59’` — Free kick

The player Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

61’` — Booking

Knight Jason (Republic of Ireland) sees yellow from Bastien Benoit, a warning for Bulgaria at Hristo Botev Stadium.

64’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The footballer Republic of Ireland is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

66’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit signals a free kick for Bulgaria as FC player Republic of Ireland protests the decision.

67’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit signals a free kick for Bulgaria as The footballer Republic of Ireland protests the decision.

70’` — Corner kick

Bulgaria earns a corner kick as Johnston Mikey (Republic of Ireland) forces the ball out of play at Hristo Botev Stadium.

73’` — Free kick

Bastien Benoit awards a free kick to Bulgaria after a foul by The FC footballer Republic of Ireland in the Hristo Botev Stadium midfield.

74’` — Corner kick

Brady Robbie (Republic of Ireland) wins a corner for Bulgaria, setting up an opportunity at Hristo Botev Stadium.

76’` — Coach makes sub

Bastien Benoit oversees Republic of Ireland’s substitution as The footballer Republic of Ireland leaves the Hristo Botev Stadium field.

76’` — Substitution

Bulgaria swaps The FC footballer Republic of Ireland out, shaking things up at Hristo Botev Stadium.

76’` — Coach makes sub

Bulgaria swaps The footballer Republic of Ireland out, shaking things up at Hristo Botev Stadium.

79’` — Free kick

The player Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

79’` — Substitution

Bulgaria swaps FC player Republic of Ireland out, shaking things up at Hristo Botev Stadium.

80’` — Substitution

The FC footballer Republic of Ireland is substituted for Republic of Ireland, as Bastien Benoit signals at Hristo Botev Stadium.

80’` — Free kick

The player Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

81’` — Yellow card

Vata Rocco (Republic of Ireland) sees yellow from Bastien Benoit, a warning for Bulgaria at Hristo Botev Stadium.

83’` — Goal kick

The footballer Republic of Ireland takes the goal kick for Republic of Ireland after the ball goes wide at Hristo Botev Stadium.

84’` — Free kick

The footballer Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Republic of Ireland as tension builds at Hristo Botev Stadium.

87’` — Free kick

Republic of Ireland is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Republic of Ireland is brought down near Hristo Botev Stadium’s stands.

90’` — Goal kick

FC player Republic of Ireland takes the goal kick for Republic of Ireland after the ball goes wide at Hristo Botev Stadium.

90 + 2’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Bulgaria gets a free kick thanks to FC player Republic of Ireland’s effort.

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Match and teams’ info

Bulgaria vs Republic of Ireland score and info in recent games:

Republic of Ireland - Bulgaria (23.03.2025 | 23 Mar 2025 | 23/03/2025) Aviva Stadium 2:1 UEFA Nations League
Bulgaria - Republic of Ireland (20.03.2025 | 20 Mar 2025 | 20/03/2025) Hristo Botev Stadium 1:2 UEFA Nations League
Republic of Ireland - Bulgaria (18.11.2020 | 18 Nov 2020 | 18/11/2020) Aviva Stadium 0:0 UEFA Nations League
Bulgaria - Republic of Ireland (03.09.2020 | 03 Sep 2020 | 03/09/2020) Vasil Levski National Stadium 1:1 UEFA Nations League
Republic of Ireland - Bulgaria (10.09.2019 | 10 Sep 2019 | 10/09/2019) 3:1 International Friendly Games

Last played matches of teams:

Bulgaria

Bulgaria - Montenegro (01.06.2026 | 01 Jun 2026 | 01/06/2026) 0:1 International Friendly Games
Indonesia - Bulgaria (30.03.2026 | 30 Mar 2026 | 30/03/2026) 0:1 FIFA Series
Solomon Islands - Bulgaria (27.03.2026 | 27 Mar 2026 | 27/03/2026) 2:10 FIFA Series
Bulgaria - Georgia (18.11.2025 | 18 Nov 2025 | 18/11/2025) Vasil Levski National Stadium 2:1 World Cup Qualification UEFA
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Bulgaria - Republic of Ireland 20.03.2025

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