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France edge Bulgaria to stay top in group

France clinched their first victory in Bulgaria for 85 years to move back to the top of Group A in the race to qualify for next year's World Cup final
May 17, 2023, 05:40 am - PA Sport

Match Timeline

Bulgaria
France
  • KO
  • 3
  • 9
  • 34
  • HT
  • 48
  • 51
  • 62
  • 67
  • 76
  • 85
  • 87
  • 90+1
  • FT
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Match Commentary

90'+4'
Match ends, Bulgaria 0, France 1.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Bulgaria 0, France 1.
90'+3'
Simeon Slavchev (Bulgaria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Match Stats
BULFRA
Possession
45.9%
54.145.9
54.1%
Shots on Goal
2
2
Shot Attempts
7
10
Yellow Cards
4
1
Corner Kicks
1
4
Saves
1
2

Match Formations

Game Information

Vasil Levski National Stadium
7:45 PM, 7 October 2017
Sofia, Bulgaria
Attendance: 12,921