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18/11/2028, Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria, Live on National TV
Friendly
Bulgaria Vs USA

Bulgaria play in a 4-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: I Yankov (GK) , K Legostev (CB) , N Shevchev (CB) , N Rostov (RB) , V Kuznetsov (LB) , A Shovkov (CM) , S Andonov (CM) , D Balev (CAM) , T Georghiev (RM) , A Lobankov (LM) , V Gruev (ST) And the subs are: A Kanokov (CB) , P Levchev (CB) , M Dinev (CM) , D Slovenov (CM) , V Gonul (ST)

USA play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Badham (GK) , D Herriott (CB) , K Tracey (CB) , R Kuenstler (RB) , M Hutchison (LB) , S Killough (CDM) , R Hatt (CAM) , P Torres (RM) , D Leaper (LM) , G Wardrop (ST) , M Sayer (ST) And the subs are: J Acero (GK) , J Boiter (CB) , B Franca (CM) , I MacPhee (CM) , C Barranco (ST)
Welcome to Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria where Bulgaria will face USA.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 33154.

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

4' - Nikola á Rostov plays the ball to Dragan á Balev.  Dragan á Balev passes to Krastyo á Legostev.  Krastyo á Legostev plays a long ball to Naum á Shevchev.  Naum á Shevchev crosses the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

7' - Stephen Killough passes to David Herriott.  David Herriott sees a run from Michael Sayer.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Michael Sayer is able to take the ball.  Michael Sayer takes a shot...but Ivailo á Yankov manages to stop the shot!  

10' - Ivailo á Yankov finds Dragan á Balev with a long ball.  Dragan á Balev tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and Dragan á Balev scores!  That's a good goal from the Bulgaria player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

10' - USA kick the ball off for the restart.  

14' - David Herriott slides the ball to Stephen Killough.  Stephen Killough plays a short pass to Mark Hutchison.  Mark Hutchison sees a run from Michael Sayer.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Michael Sayer runs on to the ball.  Michael Sayer tries to cutback, but Stephen Killough overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Krastyo á Legostev finds Nikola á Rostov with a long pass.  Nikola á Rostov sees Anastas á Shovkov making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

20' - Glynn Wardrop finds David Herriott with a long ball.  David Herriott passes to Mark Hutchison.  Mark Hutchison passes the ball to Stephen Killough.  Stephen Killough passes to Michael Sayer.  Michael Sayer passes the ball to Rob Hatt.  Rob Hatt looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Rob Hatt for USA!  The ball went in off the upright!

21' - Bulgaria kick the ball off for the restart.  

24' - Viktor á Kuznetsov plays the ball to Apostol á Lobankov.  Apostol á Lobankov passes to Simeon á Andonov.  Simeon á Andonov sees a run from Dragan á Balev.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Dragan á Balev takes the ball.  Dragan á Balev reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Apostol á Lobankov sees a run from Simeon á Andonov.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

26' - Glynn Wardrop passes a long ball to Rob Kuenstler.  Rob Kuenstler uses his pace to beat Simeon á Andonov.  

27' - Rob Kuenstler tries to beat Krastyo á Legostev using his ball skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

29' - Rob Kuenstler looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the ball hits the post!  Viktor á Kuznetsov manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

31' - David Herriott finds Kyle Tracey with a long ball.  Kyle Tracey spots a run from Rob Hatt.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

34' - Apostol á Lobankov finds Viktor á Kuznetsov with a long ball.  Viktor á Kuznetsov tries to hit a long range shot...and its in! Its a goal for Bulgaria!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

34' - USA kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Simeon á Andonov plays the ball to Viktor á Kuznetsov.  Viktor á Kuznetsov looks to hit a long range shot...but Chris Badham gets down to stop the shot!  

43' - Chris Badham finds Mark Hutchison with a long pass.  Mark Hutchison sees a run from Ponce Torres.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ponce Torres is able to control the ball.  Ponce Torres attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Ponce Torres scores!  That's a lovely goal from the USA player!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

43' - Bulgaria kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

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

48' - Declan Leaper finds Kyle Tracey with a short pass.  Kyle Tracey plays a short pass to Declan Leaper.  Declan Leaper sees a run from Glynn Wardrop.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Glynn Wardrop runs on to the ball.  Glynn Wardrop attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Glynn Wardrop for USA!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

49' - Bulgaria kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - Anastas á Shovkov finds Dragan á Balev with a long ball.  Dragan á Balev looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

54' - Chris Badham sees a run from Michael Sayer.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Michael Sayer takes the ball.  Michael Sayer looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Michael Sayer for USA!  The keeper had no chance!

55' - Bulgaria kick the ball off for the restart.  

59' - Dragan á Balev speeds past Mark Hutchison.  

60' - Dragan á Balev sees Ventseslav á Gruev making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ventseslav á Gruev is able to control the ball.  Ventseslav á Gruev looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Ventseslav á Gruev scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Bulgaria player!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

61' - USA kick the ball off for the restart.  

63' - Mark Hutchison passes the ball to Glynn Wardrop.  Glynn Wardrop plays a short pass to Rob Hatt.  Rob Hatt spots a run from Glynn Wardrop.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Glynn Wardrop has strayed offside!  

66' - Apostol á Lobankov finds Krastyo á Legostev with a long ball.  Krastyo á Legostev passes to Ventseslav á Gruev.  Ventseslav á Gruev spots a run from Simeon á Andonov.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Simeon á Andonov has strayed offside!  

72' - Glynn Wardrop plays a long pass to Rob Kuenstler.  Rob Kuenstler finds Ponce Torres with a short pass.  Viktor á Kuznetsov successfully tackles Ponce Torres and takes possession.  Viktor á Kuznetsov sees Ventseslav á Gruev making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ventseslav á Gruev runs on to the ball.  Ventseslav á Gruev looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot bounces off the post!  Dragan á Balev pounces on the loose ball...Dragan á Balev attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Chris Badham!  

74' - Chris Badham sees a run from Rob Hatt.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Rob Hatt is caught offside!  

79' - Apostol á Lobankov plays a long pass to Krastyo á Legostev.  Krastyo á Legostev spots a run from Anastas á Shovkov.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Anastas á Shovkov is going to be taken off.  Milan á Dinev joins the game from the bench.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kyle Tracey is going to be taken off.  Jasper Boiter joins the game from the bench.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Stephen Killough is going to be taken off.  Ian MacPhee is going to be brought on.  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Krastyo á Legostev is going to be taken off.  Asen á Kanokov joins the game from the bench.  

85' - Rob Hatt tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Rob Hatt for USA!  The ball went in off the upright!

85' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Nikola á Rostov will come off.  Petar á Levchev joins the game from the bench.  

85' - Bulgaria kick the ball off for the restart.  

87' - Timotei á Georghiev plays the ball to Milan á Dinev.  Milan á Dinev passes the ball to Apostol á Lobankov.  Apostol á Lobankov sees Milan á Dinev making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Milan á Dinev has strayed offside!  



The match has ended Bulgaria 3 - 5 USA.