FT Ireland2 - 1
Bulgaria
Commentary:
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Ireland: 48%, Bulgaria: 52%.
90+6' Plamen Iliev relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Jake O'Brien from Ireland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+6' Anton Nedyalkov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+6' Bulgaria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Ball possession: Ireland: 49%, Bulgaria: 51%.
90+5' Bulgaria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Anton Nedyalkov wins an air challenge against Matt Doherty
90+4' Goal kick for Ireland.
90+4' Radoslav Kirilov from Bulgaria sends an effort wide of target
90+4' Valentin Antov wins an air challenge against Adam Idah
90+4' Kiril Despodov from Bulgaria swings in the corner from the right.
90+3' Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Bulgaria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+3' Plamen Iliev from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+3' Ryan Manning swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+3' The referee shows Vladimir Nikolov the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+2' The referee shows Nathan Collins the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+1' Valentin Antov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' A shot by Mark Sykes is blocked.
90+1' Simeon Petrov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' Ryan Manning swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Anton Nedyalkov relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Ireland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90' Ball possession: Ireland: 49%, Bulgaria: 51%.
89' Ilia Gruev is leaving the field to be replaced by Stanislav Shopov in a tactical substitution.
89' Fabian Nuernberger is leaving the field to be replaced by Ilian Iliev Jr. in a tactical substitution.
89' Vladimir Nikolov is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
88' Vladimir Nikolov is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
87' Anton Nedyalkov relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Ireland start a counter attack.
86' Nathan Collins successfully blocks the shot
86' A shot by Filip Krastev is blocked.
86' Ball possession: Ireland: 49%, Bulgaria: 51%.
84' Mark Sykes provided the assist for the goal.
84' G O O O A A A L - Adam Idah volleys the ball into the back of the net with the left. A great finish!84' The cross by Mark Sykes from Ireland successfully finds a teammate in the box.
84' Jake O'Brien from Ireland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
84' The referee is not having the complaints from Ilia Gruev who is given a yellow card for dissent
84' Reckless challenge there. Josh Cullen commits a rough foul on Filip Krastev
83' Ireland take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
83' Today's attendance is 40156.
82' Jason Knight is leaving the field to be replaced by Jack Taylor in a tactical substitution.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Kiril Despodov from Bulgaria trips Jason Knight
81' Ireland are in control of the ball.
81' Nathan Collins from Ireland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Ball possession: Ireland: 48%, Bulgaria: 52%.
79' Josh Cullen from Ireland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Bulgaria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
79' Bulgaria are trying to create something here.
77' Bulgaria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
77' Adam Idah from Ireland is ruled offside.
76' Valentin Antov could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
75' Jimmy Dunne wins an air challenge against Vladimir Nikolov
75' Marin Petkov is leaving the field to be replaced by Radoslav Kirilov in a tactical substitution.
75' Georgi Milanov is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Filip Krastev.
75' Ball possession: Ireland: 53%, Bulgaria: 47%.
74' Ireland with a clear defensive substitution.
74' Evan Ferguson is leaving the field to be replaced by Jimmy Dunne in a tactical substitution.
73' Georgi Milanov is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
73' Mark Sykes from Ireland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Fabian Nuernberger
73' Simeon Petrov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Anton Nedyalkov successfully blocks the shot
72' A shot by Finn Azaz is blocked.
71' Bulgaria are trying to create something here.
70' Vladimir Nikolov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
70' Ball possession: Ireland: 53%, Bulgaria: 47%.
69' Goal kick for Ireland.
69' Josh Cullen from Ireland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Nathan Collins is penalised for pushing Vladimir Nikolov.
68' Reckless challenge there. Josh Cullen commits a rough foul on Ilia Gruev
67' Goal kick for Ireland.
67' Marin Petkov from Bulgaria sends an effort wide of target
67' Kiril Despodov from Bulgaria takes a short corner kick from the right.
67' Matt Doherty from Ireland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Michael Johnston is leaving the field to be replaced by Adam Idah in a tactical substitution.
66' Troy Parrott is leaving the field to be replaced by Mark Sykes in a tactical substitution.
66' Robert Brady is leaving the field to be replaced by Ryan Manning in a tactical substitution.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Michael Johnston from Ireland trips Ilia Gruev
65' Robert Brady from Ireland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Ball possession: Ireland: 54%, Bulgaria: 46%.
64' Bulgaria are in control of the ball.
63' Evan Ferguson managed to score from an easy position.
63' Evan Ferguson made the key pass for the goal!
63' Finn Azaz provided the assist for the goal.
63' G O O O A A A L - Evan Ferguson scores with the right foot!63' Simeon Petrov from Bulgaria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Troy Parrott
62' Anton Nedyalkov is penalised for pushing Evan Ferguson.
61' Goal kick for Ireland.
61' Fabian Nuernberger from Bulgaria fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
61' Nathan Collins from Ireland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Kiril Despodov swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
61' Evan Ferguson from Ireland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Kiril Despodov swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
60' Bozhidar Kraev is leaving the field to be replaced by Vladimir Nikolov in a tactical substitution.
60' Ball possession: Ireland: 54%, Bulgaria: 46%.
60' Matt Doherty relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Ireland take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
58' Ireland are in control of the ball.
58' Fabian Nuernberger shoots from outside the box, but Caoimhin Kelleher has it under control
57' Anton Nedyalkov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' The referee signals a free kick as Robert Brady from Ireland trips Marin Petkov
57' Bulgaria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
56' Ireland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
56' Anton Nedyalkov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Michael Johnston swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
56' Ball possession: Ireland: 53%, Bulgaria: 47%.
55' Plamen Iliev makes a crucial save!
55' Evan Ferguson shoots from outside the box, but Plamen Iliev has it under control
55' Simeon Petrov could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
55' Bulgaria are in control of the ball.
53' Goal kick for Bulgaria.
53' Finn Azaz from Ireland sends an effort wide of target
53' Simeon Petrov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Ilia Gruev from Bulgaria trips Finn Azaz
52' Ilia Gruev successfully blocks the shot
52' A shot by Michael Johnston is blocked.
52' Evan Ferguson creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
51' Bulgaria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
50' Ball possession: Ireland: 56%, Bulgaria: 44%.
50' Anton Nedyalkov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Goal kick for Bulgaria.
49' Michael Johnston from Ireland sends an effort wide of target
48' Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Ilia Gruev makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
46' Kiril Despodov hand-balls.
46' The referee is having to leave the field and be replaced by a reserve official.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Ireland: 59%, Bulgaria: 41%.
45+2' Goal kick for Bulgaria.
45+1' Bulgaria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Ireland: 60%, Bulgaria: 40%.
45' Yellow card for Jason Knight.
44' Jason Knight from Ireland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marin Petkov
44' Marin Petkov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44' Ilia Gruev from Bulgaria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jake O'Brien
44' The cross by Nikolay Minkov from Bulgaria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
44' Robert Brady from Ireland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Jake O'Brien from Ireland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Bulgaria start a counter attack.
43' Simeon Petrov successfully blocks the shot
43' Jake O'Brien from Ireland heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
43' Robert Brady from Ireland swings in the corner from the right.
42' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
42' Fabian Nuernberger relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' The cross by Robert Brady from Ireland successfully finds a teammate in the box.
41' Ireland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Georgi Milanov from Bulgaria trips Robert Brady
40' Yellow card for Michael Johnston.
40' Michael Johnston from Ireland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marin Petkov
40' Ball possession: Ireland: 63%, Bulgaria: 37%.
40' Bulgaria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
40' Georgi Milanov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
39' The game is restarted.
37' The game is stopped.
37' Simeon Petrov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Josh Cullen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Matt Doherty wins an air challenge against Bozhidar Kraev
36' Goal kick for Bulgaria.
36' A chance presents itself to Troy Parrott from Ireland but his header goes wide
36' The cross by Robert Brady from Ireland successfully finds a teammate in the box.
35' Ball possession: Ireland: 62%, Bulgaria: 38%.
34' Bulgaria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
34' Ireland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
34' Georgi Milanov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
33' Troy Parrott wins an air challenge against Valentin Antov
32' Yellow card for Simeon Petrov.
32' Reckless challenge there. Simeon Petrov commits a rough foul on Troy Parrott
32' Goal kick for Ireland.
31' Ball possession: Ireland: 58%, Bulgaria: 42%.
30' G O O O A A A L - Valentin Antov reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!30' Nathan Collins successfully blocks the shot
30' A shot by Georgi Milanov is blocked.
30' Kiril Despodov from Bulgaria swings in the corner from the right.
29' Robert Brady relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' The referee signals a free kick as Robert Brady from Ireland trips Marin Petkov
28' Ireland are trying to create something here.
27' Anton Nedyalkov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Ireland are in control of the ball.
26' Ireland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
25' Bulgaria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
25' Ireland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
25' Ball possession: Ireland: 59%, Bulgaria: 41%.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Valentin Antov from Bulgaria trips Evan Ferguson
24' Jake O'Brien wins an air challenge against Bozhidar Kraev
24' Troy Parrott from Ireland is ruled offside.
23' Goal kick for Bulgaria.
22' Josh Cullen wins an air challenge against Bozhidar Kraev
22' Valentin Antov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' Reckless challenge there. Nathan Collins commits a rough foul on Fabian Nuernberger
21' Anton Nedyalkov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' Simeon Petrov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
20' Ball possession: Ireland: 54%, Bulgaria: 46%.
20' Ireland are trying to create something here.
18' Bulgaria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Ireland take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
17' Bulgaria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
17' Dangerous challenge by Ilia Gruev from Bulgaria. Jason Knight on the receiving end of that.
16' Jason Knight hand-balls.
16' Valentin Antov wins an air challenge against Troy Parrott
15' The referee signals a free kick as Jason Knight from Ireland trips Georgi Milanov
15' Robert Brady wins an air challenge against Marin Petkov
15' Ball possession: Ireland: 63%, Bulgaria: 37%.
15' Bulgaria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
14' Ireland take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
13' Bulgaria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
12' Goal kick for Bulgaria.
12' Simeon Petrov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Simeon Petrov from Bulgaria trips Troy Parrott
10' Goal kick for Ireland.
10' Ball possession: Ireland: 70%, Bulgaria: 30%.
10' Goal kick for Bulgaria.
10' A chance presents itself to Michael Johnston from Ireland but his header goes wide
10' The cross by Robert Brady from Ireland successfully finds a teammate in the box.
9' Ireland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9' Ireland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9' Ireland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
8' Ireland take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
7' Bulgaria are in control of the ball.
7' Fabian Nuernberger wins an air challenge against Michael Johnston
6' The referee signals a free kick as Kiril Despodov from Bulgaria trips Matt Doherty
6' Michael Johnston makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Ball possession: Ireland: 86%, Bulgaria: 14%.
5' Goal kick for Bulgaria.
4' Finn Azaz fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
4' Simeon Petrov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
4' Michael Johnston wins an air challenge against Fabian Nuernberger
4' The cross by Jason Knight from Ireland successfully finds a teammate in the box.
4' Jake O'Brien sends a header towards goal, but Plamen Iliev is there to comfortably save it
4' Robert Brady from Ireland swings in the corner from the right.
3' Anton Nedyalkov relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Simeon Petrov from Bulgaria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2' Ireland are trying to create something here.
1' Bulgaria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Ireland kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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