Welcome to the match between Northern Ireland and Bulgaria

2'

Corner taken by Malin Dragov.

Todor Delev challenged Blair Ó Catháin for a heading, then headed the ball upfield.

Malin Dragov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Adare McMahon intercepted but couldn't control.

3'

Neilan Haden hit the ball forward to Owen O Hanigan, the ball was picked up by Owen O Hanigan before Boris Pavlov could reach it.

Owen O Hanigan darted past Natanail Petkov.

Owen O Hanigan tried to cross the ball low but Boris Pavlov did well to pick out and intercept that cross.

4'

Poor corner kick delivered by Malin Dragov that went straight to the opposition.

5'

Daniel Hubchev tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Shannon Donne got to the ball first.

6'

Nedelcho Simeonov played the ball to Malin Dragov's feet, Benen O Sullivan couldn't cut it.

Malin Dragov crossed into the box from the wing, Teague O Beirne couldn't reach it.

Stoycho Olegov won the aerial challenge against Adare McMahon, then headed it across the goal.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

7'

Natanail Petkov tried his luck from the freekick. But Natanail Petkov's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

8'

Stoimen Moldovanov knocked a lovely ball for Daniel Hubchev, Shannon Donne couldn't cut out the pass.

Daniel Hubchev knocked a lovely ball for Stoimen Moldovanov, Stoimen Moldovanov picked up on the ball before Owen O Hanigan could intercept.

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to get onto the pass but The ball cannoned off Shannon Donne.

9'

Stoimen Moldovanov dribbled past Shannon Donne.

Stoimen Moldovanov made good use of the scissors dribble. As Owen O Hanigan lost his balance, Stoimen Moldovanov dribbled past Owen O Hanigan.

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Adare McMahon.

10'

Stoimen Moldovanov struck the freekick over the wall. But it was well wide from Stoimen Moldovanov.

11'

Malin Dragov swung the corner into the box.

Boris Pavlov tried to cushion a headed pass but Blair Ó Catháin blocked the header.

12'

Malin Dragov faked a pass then cut Monroe Donohue in a different direction.

Malin Dragov played the ball to Marian Bratanov's feet, Marian Bratanov took it in his stride before Benen O Sullivan could cut it out.

Marian Bratanov powered past Teague O Beirne!.

Marian Bratanov dribbled past the defenders through the goal.

Marian Bratanov got into a one on one situation with Labhras Gorman, evaded the keeper, and was left with a simple finish. Super Finish !!!

Northern Ireland 0 - 1 Bulgaria

13'

Malin Dragov skipped easily past the challenge of Benen O Sullivan.

Malin Dragov delivered the ball in from wide, Teague O Beirne tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Stoycho Olegov won the aerial challenge against Adare McMahon, then flicked the ball forward.

Marian Bratanov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Blair Ó Catháin intercepted but couldn't control.

18'

Owen O Hanigan made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Ilarion Rangelov got in the way of the ball.

19'

Ilarion Rangelov tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Labhras Gorman made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

20'

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to jink past Shannon Donne but Shannon Donne won the ball from Stoimen Moldovanov.

21'

Malin Dragov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

23'

Malin Dragov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

24'

Malin Dragov tried to twist past Benen O Sullivan but his possession is lost through a tackle by Benen O Sullivan.

25'

Natanail Petkov tried to play it past Monroe Donohue but Monroe Donohue succesfully won the ball from Natanail Petkov.

27'

Owen O Hanigan made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Daniel Hubchev intercepted but couldn't control.

28'

Malin Dragov turned on the ball to leave Benen O Sullivan standing.

Malin Dragov played it confidently past Teague O Beirne.

Malin Dragov was in the clear.

Malin Dragov had only Labhras Gorman to beat and struck it at goal but Labhras Gorman fisted the ball away.

29'

Marian Bratanov made good use of the scissors dribble. As Teague O Beirne lost his balance, Marian Bratanov dribbled past Teague O Beirne.

Marian Bratanov tried to get the cross in but Benen O Sullivan cut it out.

30'

changed their tactics.

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Owen O Hanigan.

Marian Bratanov tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Monroe Donohue.

31'

Malin Dragov sprinted past Benen O Sullivan.

Malin Dragov twisted past Teague O Beirne.

Malin Dragov tried to get past Adare McMahon but Adare McMahon didn't allow.

33'

Malin Dragov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Monroe Donohue intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

34'

Neilan Haden tried to play a long ball but Ilarion Rangelov made a great interception.

35'

Ilarion Rangelov played a lovely ball for Stoimen Moldovanov, Stoimen Moldovanov picked up on the ball before Shannon Donne could intercept.

Stoimen Moldovanov put some curve on the shot from distance. Owen O Hanigan failed to block the shot.

Labhras Gorman did well to tip it wide.

36'

Natanail Petkov tried to jink past Monroe Donohue but Monroe Donohue robbed Natanail Petkov.

37'

Boris Pavlov played a pinpoint pass to Natanail Petkov, the ball was picked up by Natanail Petkov before Neilan Haden could reach it.

Natanail Petkov took the ball past Monroe Donohue.

Natanail Petkov tried to take the ball past Neilan Haden but Neilan Haden didn't allow.

38'

Daniel Hubchev directed the ball nicely to Stoimen Moldovanov, Stoimen Moldovanov latched onto the ball before Shannon Donne could cut it out.

Stoimen Moldovanov took the ball confidently past Owen O Hanigan.

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to dribble past Shannon Donne but Shannon Donne won the ball from Stoimen Moldovanov.

39'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Stoimen Moldovanov.

Stoimen Moldovanov got past Benen O Sullivan with ease.

Stoimen Moldovanov took the ball past Shannon Donne.

Stoimen Moldovanov passed the ball to Stoycho Olegov, Blair Ó Catháin couldn't cut it.

Pass by Stoycho Olegov to Boris Pavlov, Adare McMahon couldn't reach it.

Boris Pavlov tried to get onto the pass but The ball bounced off Blair Ó Catháin.

40'

Stoimen Moldovanov dribbled past Shannon Donne.

Stoimen Moldovanov went by the challenge of Owen O Hanigan.

Stoimen Moldovanov dribbled past Blair Ó Catháin.

Stoimen Moldovanov played a great ball for Daniel Hubchev, Daniel Hubchev trapped the ball nicely before Adare McMahon could intercept.

Daniel Hubchev fed the ball forward to Marian Bratanov, Blair Ó Catháin failed to intercept the pass.

Marian Bratanov delivered the ball to Boris Pavlov, Adare McMahon couldn't reach it.

Boris Pavlov looked destined to score but Blair Ó Catháin succesfully won the ball from him.

41'

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to skip past Shannon Donne but failed.

42'

Laughlin Crawford whipped in the corner.

Daniel Hubchev won the ball in the air from Owen O Hanigan and retained possession.

43'

Stoimen Moldovanov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Shannon Donne.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Northern Ireland were unfortunate to go in behind.Northern Ireland had 32% possession in the match, while Bulgaria had 68%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Pass by Daniel Hubchev to Stoimen Moldovanov, Stoimen Moldovanov latched onto the ball before Shannon Donne could reach it.

Owen O Hanigan could not stop Stoimen Moldovanov going past him.

Stoimen Moldovanov struck it at goal! but Blair Ó Catháin got himself between the ball and goal.

48'

Boris Pavlov attempted to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Benen O Sullivan.

49'

Stoimen Moldovanov made a good pass to Marian Bratanov, Marian Bratanov picked up on the ball before Owen O Hanigan could cut it out.

Marian Bratanov dribbled past Shannon Donne.

Marian Bratanov tried to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Adare McMahon.

50'

Grisha Genkov took to the field to replace Natanail Petkov.

Venko Bratanov received some final instructions and came on for Todor Delev.

Malin Dragov jinked past Benen O Sullivan.

Malin Dragov tried to dribble past Teague O Beirne but Teague O Beirne blocked Malin Dragov in a good, clean tackle.

51'

Neilan Haden went by the challenge of Boris Pavlov.

Neilan Haden tried to dribble past Grisha Genkov but it failed.

52'

Neilan Haden played a lovely ball for Monroe Donohue, Monroe Donohue picked up on the ball before Stoimen Moldovanov could intercept.

Boris Pavlov went in with a successful block tackle on Monroe Donohue before Monroe Donohue attempted to pass the ball.

53'

Teague O Beirne shot from 30 yards but Malin Dragov threw himself in front of the shot.

54'

Owen O Hanigan hit the freekick. But Owen O Hanigan put it high and wide.

55'

Corner taken by Malin Dragov and cut out by the opposition.

56'

Daniel Hubchev played a perfect pass for Stoimen Moldovanov, the ball was picked up by Stoimen Moldovanov before Shannon Donne could intercept.

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to get past Owen O Hanigan but Owen O Hanigan block tackled Stoimen Moldovanov.

57'

Poor corner kick delivered by Malin Dragov that went straight to the opposition.

58'

Grisha Genkov faked a shot before cutting Shannon Donne in a different direction.

Grisha Genkov tried to dribble past Monroe Donohue but Monroe Donohue didn't allow.

59'

Nedelcho Simeonov fed the ball forward to Stoimen Moldovanov, Stoimen Moldovanov picked up on the ball before Owen O Hanigan could reach it.

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to play it past Shannon Donne but Shannon Donne won the ball from Stoimen Moldovanov.

60'

Stoimen Moldovanov span past Shannon Donne.

Stoimen Moldovanov skipped past the challenge of Owen O Hanigan.

Stoimen Moldovanov moved the ball forward for Daniel Hubchev, Daniel Hubchev latched onto the ball before Blair Ó Catháin could reach it.

Daniel Hubchev blasted the ball towards the top corner. Adare McMahon approached too late to clear the danger.

But Daniel Hubchev couldn't get it on target ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

61'

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Adare McMahon.

62'

Grisha Genkov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Malin Dragov, Grisha Genkov picked up on the ball before Monroe Donohue could cut it out.

Grisha Genkov tried to whip in a low cross but The ball bounced off Neilan Haden.

63'

Malin Dragov tried to get past Benen O Sullivan but it failed.

64'

Poor corner kick by Malin Dragov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

66'

Grisha Genkov dribbled past Monroe Donohue.

Grisha Genkov went by the challenge of Neilan Haden.

Grisha Genkov tried to dribble past Adare McMahon but Adare McMahon blocked Grisha Genkov in a good, clean tackle.

67'

Stoimen Moldovanov span past Owen O Hanigan.

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to play it past Shannon Donne but Shannon Donne blocked Stoimen Moldovanov.

68'

Marian Bratanov attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Benen O Sullivan.

70'

Nedelcho Simeonov played a pinpoint pass to Stoimen Moldovanov, Teague O Beirne couldn't cut it.

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to twist past Shannon Donne but Shannon Donne didn't allow.

71'

Stoimen Moldovanov dribbled confidently past Benen O Sullivan.

Stoimen Moldovanov dribbled confidently past Teague O Beirne.

Stoimen Moldovanov kicked the ball through Adare McMahon'legs to Ilarion Rangelov !!!

Ilarion Rangelov directed the ball nicely to Malin Dragov, Malin Dragov took possession of the ball before Blair Ó Catháin could reach it.

Malin Dragov played the ball to Stoimen Moldovanov's feet, the ball was picked up by Stoimen Moldovanov before Adare McMahon could cut it out.

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Blair Ó Catháin.

73'

Laughlin Crawford tried to play a long ball forward but Marian Bratanov intercepted but couldn't control.

74'

Grisha Genkov failed in his attempt to take the ball past Monroe Donohue.

75'

tried a tactical change.

Malin Dragov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Neilan Haden showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

76'

Malin Dragov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

77'

Marian Bratanov played it past Benen O Sullivan.

Marian Bratanov hit the ball forward to Malin Dragov, Teague O Beirne couldn't cut it.

Malin Dragov dribbled past Benen O Sullivan.

Malin Dragov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Blair Ó Catháin.

78'

Owen O Hanigan had a crack from the freekick. Owen O Hanigan was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

79'

Grisha Genkov had the strength to hold off Monroe Donohue.

The float cross came in from Grisha Genkov on the wing, Neilan Haden couldn't reach it.

Adare McMahon got to the ball before Boris Pavlov and retained possession.

80'

Malin Dragov directed the ball to Marian Bratanov, Marian Bratanov took it in his stride before Teague O Beirne could intercept.

Marian Bratanov played a great ball for Boris Pavlov, Benen O Sullivan couldn't cut it.

Boris Pavlov crossed into the box from the wing, Teague O Beirne couldn't reach it.

Malin Dragov jumped with Adare McMahon and won the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Nedelcho Simeonov hit it high and hard towards goal but Blair Ó Catháin cleared the ball to safety.

82'

Boris Pavlov tried to play a long ball forward but Shannon Donne intercepted but couldn't control.

83'

Stoimen Moldovanov tried to get past Shannon Donne but Shannon Donne won the ball from Stoimen Moldovanov.

84'

Yellow card shown to Malin Dragov.

85'

Benen O Sullivan blocked Malin Dragov in a good, clean tackle before Malin Dragov could pass the ball.

86'

Venko Bratanov was shown a yellow card.

Grisha Genkov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Monroe Donohue.

87'

Malin Dragov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

88'

Marian Bratanov knocked a lovely ball for Malin Dragov, Benen O Sullivan stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Malin Dragov went by the challenge of Teague O Beirne.

Malin Dragov directed the ball to Nedelcho Simeonov, Adare McMahon failed to intercept the pass.

Nedelcho Simeonov aimed for the top corner but Blair Ó Catháin got in and cleared the danger.

90'

Stoimen Moldovanov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Shannon Donne came close and blocked it.

91'

Malin Dragov had a crack at goal from the freekick. But it was well wide from Malin Dragov.

End Match Northern Ireland 0 - 1 Bulgaria