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Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria; UEFA Nations League Relegation Play-outs

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Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria. UEFA Nations League Relegation Play-outs.

Aviva StadiumAttendance40,156.

Republic of Ireland 2

  • E Ferguson (63rd minute)
  • A Idah (84th minute)

Bulgaria 1

  • V Antov (30th minute)

4-2

Match ends, Republic of Ireland 2, Bulgaria 1.

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Second Half ends, Republic of Ireland 2, Bulgaria 1.

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Attempt missed. Radoslav Kirilov (Bulgaria) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Valentin Antov following a corner.

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Corner, Bulgaria. Conceded by Jack Taylor.

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Vladimir Nikolov (Bulgaria) is shown the yellow card.

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Nathan Collins (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card.

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Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Valentin Antov.

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Attempt blocked. Mark Sykes (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

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Attempt blocked. Jimmy Dunne (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Manning with a cross.

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Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Anton Nedyalkov.

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Substitution, Bulgaria. Stanislav Shopov replaces Ilia Gruev.

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Substitution, Bulgaria. Ilian Iliev replaces Fabian Nürnberger.

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Delay over. They are ready to continue.

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Delay in match because of an injury Vladimir Nikolov (Bulgaria).

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Attempt blocked. Filip Krastev (Bulgaria) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fabian Nürnberger.

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Goal! Republic of Ireland 2, Bulgaria 1. Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a fast break.

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Ilia Gruev (Bulgaria) is shown the yellow card.

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Foul by Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland).

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Filip Krastev (Bulgaria) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Jack Taylor replaces Jason Knight.

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Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Kiril Despodov (Bulgaria).

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Offside, Republic of Ireland. Adam Idah is caught offside.

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Substitution, Bulgaria. Radoslav Kirilov replaces Marin Petkov.

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Substitution, Bulgaria. Filip Krastev replaces Georgi Milanov because of an injury.

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Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Jimmy Dunne replaces Evan Ferguson.

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Delay over. They are ready to continue.

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Delay in match because of an injury Georgi Milanov (Bulgaria).

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Foul by Mark Sykes (Republic of Ireland).

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Fabian Nürnberger (Bulgaria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Attempt blocked. Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Adam Idah.

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Foul by Nathan Collins (Republic of Ireland).

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Vladimir Nikolov (Bulgaria) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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Foul by Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland).

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Ilia Gruev (Bulgaria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Attempt missed. Marin Petkov (Bulgaria) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right misses to the right. Assisted by Kiril Despodov following a corner.

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Corner, Bulgaria. Conceded by Matt Doherty.

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Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Mark Sykes replaces Troy Parrott.

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Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Ryan Manning replaces Robert Brady.

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Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Adam Idah replaces Mikey Johnston.

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Foul by Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland).

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Ilia Gruev (Bulgaria) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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Goal! Republic of Ireland 1, Bulgaria 1. Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Finn Azaz with a through ball.

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Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Simeon Petrov (Bulgaria).

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Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Anton Nedyalkov (Bulgaria).

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Attempt missed. Fabian Nürnberger (Bulgaria) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.

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Corner, Bulgaria. Conceded by Evan Ferguson.

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Substitution, Bulgaria. Vladimir Nikolov replaces Bozhidar Kraev.

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Corner, Bulgaria. Conceded by Matt Doherty.

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Attempt saved. Fabian Nürnberger (Bulgaria) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kiril Despodov.

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Foul by Robert Brady (Republic of Ireland).

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Marin Petkov (Bulgaria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Plamen Iliev.

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Attempt saved. Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Troy Parrott.

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Attempt missed. Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jake O'Brien with a headed pass following a set piece situation.

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Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Foul by Ilia Gruev (Bulgaria).

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Attempt blocked. Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Evan Ferguson.

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Attempt missed. Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Troy Parrott.

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Hand ball by Kiril Despodov (Bulgaria).

Second Half begins Republic of Ireland 0, Bulgaria 1.

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First Half ends, Republic of Ireland 0, Bulgaria 1.

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Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

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Foul by Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland).

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Marin Petkov (Bulgaria) wins a free kick on the right wing.

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Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Bozhidar Kraev (Bulgaria).

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Attempt blocked. Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Robert Brady with a cross.

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Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Fabian Nürnberger.

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Robert Brady (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Georgi Milanov (Bulgaria).

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Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

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Foul by Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland).

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Marin Petkov (Bulgaria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Delay over. They are ready to continue.

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Delay in match (Republic of Ireland).

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Attempt missed. Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Robert Brady with a cross.

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Simeon Petrov (Bulgaria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

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Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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Foul by Simeon Petrov (Bulgaria).

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Goal! Republic of Ireland 0, Bulgaria 1. Valentin Antov (Bulgaria) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a corner.

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Attempt blocked. Georgi Milanov (Bulgaria) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kiril Despodov with a cross.

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Corner, Bulgaria. Conceded by Robert Brady.

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Foul by Robert Brady (Republic of Ireland).

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Marin Petkov (Bulgaria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Valentin Antov (Bulgaria).

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Offside, Republic of Ireland. Troy Parrott is caught offside.

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Foul by Nathan Collins (Republic of Ireland).

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Fabian Nürnberger (Bulgaria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Ilia Gruev (Bulgaria).

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Hand ball by Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland).

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Foul by Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland).

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Georgi Milanov (Bulgaria) wins a free kick on the right wing.

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Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Foul by Simeon Petrov (Bulgaria).

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Attempt missed. Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Robert Brady with a cross.

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Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.

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Foul by Kiril Despodov (Bulgaria).

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Attempt missed. Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Josh Cullen following a corner.

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Attempt saved. Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Robert Brady with a cross.

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Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Anton Nedyalkov.

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.