Bulgaria v Republic of Ireland Live

The Republic of Ireland are away to Bulgaria in what will be a pivotal World Cup qualifier. Bulgaria would be able to move to within 2 points of the Irish with a victory in this international football match.

The main problem for the Bulgarian outfit managed by Stanimir Stoilov is that they have played to one too many draws. While they remain undefeated in qualifying, they have just 1 win to go with 4 draws. That one victory came in their previous contest when they defeated Cyprus at home by a score of 2-0 with goals from Popov and Makriev. A victory at home to Ireland is key this week for Bulgaria. Among the notables who were called up for this contest are Manchester United start Dimitar Berbatov.

The visiting Ireland are coming off of a gutsy performance away to the defending world cup champions of Italy in their last match when they played to a 1-1 draw. Key striker Robbie Keane scored a goal just 3 minutes from time to secure the result. The win leaves Ireland in 2nd place of Group 8 with 12 points. They sit 2 points behind 1st place Italy and hold a 5 point edge on 3rd place Bulgaria.

Live International Football
Bulgaria v Republic of Ireland
Vasil Levski National Stadium, kick off 1830 hours