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23/01/2038, Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria, Live on National TV
Friendly

Bulgaria Vs Finland

Bulgaria play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Shovkov (GK) , G Serebrov (CB) , E Shnurov (CB) , R Lysenkov (CB) , N Rostov (RB) , A Lobankov (LB) , A Shovkov (CDM) , A Ozdes (CAM) , H Kabankov (RM) , B Kirilov (LM) , V Gruev (ST) And the subs are: G Topalov (CB) , E Zukankov (CB) , Y Korolov (CM) , A Vasilenkov (CM) , V Gonul (ST)

Finland play in a 4-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: E Toivenen (GK) , J Laituri (CB) , H Nurmi (CB) , P Niemela (RB) , K Polvinen (LB) , T Serjala (CM) , J Kuusinen (CM) , S Kantee (CAM) , E Ojanen (RM) , J Koskinen (LM) , S Kononen (ST) And the subs are: K Raty (CB) , A Venalainen (CB) , A Waisanen (CM) , T Peltola (CM) , A Lansivuori (ST)

Welcome to Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria where Bulgaria will face Finland.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 44000.

1' - Bulgaria kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

18' - Grozdan á Serebrov passes to Anastas á Shovkov.  Anastas á Shovkov whips in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

23' - Nikola á Rostov successfully tackles Jarkko Kuusinen and takes possession.  Nikola á Rostov passes a long ball to Anastas á Shovkov.  Anastas á Shovkov curls in a cross, and manages to find Ventseslav á Gruev.  Ventseslav á Gruev gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...and Ventseslav á Gruev scores!  That's a good goal from the Bulgaria player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

24' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - Juhani Laituri passes to Huugo Nurmi.  Huugo Nurmi passes the ball to Juhani Laituri.  Juhani Laituri finds Eliel Ojanen with a long ball.  Eliel Ojanen looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Desislav Shovkov!  Grozdan á Serebrov is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

32' - With a turn of pace, Ayberk Ozdes beats Huugo Nurmi.  

35' - Ayberk Ozdes tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Haralambi á Kabankov gets to the ball first...Haralambi á Kabankov looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Eerikki Toivenen!  That will be a corner for  Bulgaria.  Nikola á Rostov will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

43' - Totti Serjala plays the ball to Huugo Nurmi.  Huugo Nurmi sees a run from Seppo Kantee.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Seppo Kantee is caught offside!  

45' - Nikola á Rostov spots a run from Haralambi á Kabankov.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Haralambi á Kabankov is able to take the ball.  Haralambi á Kabankov reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Jarkko Kuusinen manages to get to the ball first!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Finland kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Kalervo Polvinen passes to Jarkko Kuusinen.  Jarkko Kuusinen passes to Petteri Niemela.  Haralambi á Kabankov tackles Petteri Niemela and takes the ball.  Haralambi á Kabankov slides the ball to Anastas á Shovkov.  Anastas á Shovkov spots a run from Ventseslav á Gruev.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Ventseslav á Gruev runs on to the ball.  Ventseslav á Gruev attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Eerikki Toivenen deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Bulgaria.  Apostol á Lobankov places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but Petteri Niemela intercepts and takes possession.  

53' - Anastas á Shovkov attempts to use his skills to beat Jarkko Kuusinen.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Anastas á Shovkov runs with the ball!  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jussi Koskinen will come off.  Allan Waisanen joins the game from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Haralambi á Kabankov is going to be taken off.  Yulian á Korolov is brought on from the bench.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ayberk Ozdes will come off.  Apostol á Vasilenkov is going to be brought on.  

61' - Emil á Shnurov sees Ventseslav á Gruev making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

63' - Jarkko Kuusinen hits the ball long to Kalervo Polvinen.  Kalervo Polvinen spots a run from Sasu Kononen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Emil á Shnurov will come off.  Gavril á Topalov joins the game from the bench.  

68' - Juhani Laituri dispossesses Nikola á Rostov and gains possession for his team.  Juhani Laituri plays a long pass to Huugo Nurmi.  Huugo Nurmi curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Nikola á Rostov.  

72' - Nikola á Rostov passes the ball to Apostol á Vasilenkov.  Apostol á Vasilenkov attempts to unleash a long range shot...but Eerikki Toivenen deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Bulgaria.  Apostol á Lobankov gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, finding Apostol á Vasilenkov.  Apostol á Vasilenkov gets above the defence and directs a header towards goal...and Apostol á Vasilenkov scores!  That's a superb goal from the Bulgaria player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

73' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Eliel Ojanen is going to be taken off.  Taavetti Peltola is going to be brought on.  

77' - Petteri Niemela looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is parried by Desislav Shovkov!  Seppo Kantee gets to the ball first...Seppo Kantee looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Huugo Nurmi is going to be taken off.  Kasperi Raty joins the game from the bench.  

82' - Desislav Shovkov finds Gavril á Topalov with a short pass.  Gavril á Topalov plays a long pass to Apostol á Vasilenkov.  Apostol á Vasilenkov plays a long ball to Nikola á Rostov.  Nikola á Rostov sees Yulian á Korolov making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Yulian á Korolov is caught offside!  

86' - Jarkko Kuusinen finds Kalervo Polvinen with a long ball.  Nikola á Rostov dispossesses Kalervo Polvinen and takes the ball.  Nikola á Rostov takes the ball past Totti Serjala with a turn of pace.  

88' - Allan Waisanen tries to beat Apostol á Vasilenkov using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Allan Waisanen who takes the ball forward!  

88' - Allan Waisanen sees Taavetti Peltola making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Taavetti Peltola is caught offside!  



The match has ended Bulgaria 2 - 0 Finland.