The Bulgarian national team for amateurs ended with a win its participation in UEFA Region`s Cup Tournament. Bulgaria was host of the four-team mini-tournament in Group 2 from the Intermediate round, as the games were played in Simitli and Razlog between 27-31 October.
Two days after beating San Marino 5:1, now the “Lions” defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2:0.
In the other match, which was played in Razlog, San Marino beat Spain 1:0.
Thus, in the final standings Spain, Bulgaria and San Marino gathered 6 points each after 3 games, but the Spaniards have advanced to the Finals because of a superior goal difference.
The team of Bosnia and Herzegovina finished in last place with 0 points.
Stadium "Septemvri" in Simitli was filled with people supporting the national team, which began the meeting strongly.
In the 11th minute Faikov could have opened the scoring from a free kick, but the goalie Hamidovich saved his shot. Gogov and Domozetski also tried their luck, but missed the target and in the 21st minute Ivanov hit the post.
A minute later, Pushkarov sended the ball home for 1:0 after Faikov`s assist.
Two minutes before the break, the “Lions” doubled their lead. Ivanov found Hadzhiev, who overcame Hamidovich for 2:0.
In the second part the Bulgarians could have made their victory even more pronounced, but the guest`s goalie saved Ivanov and Hadzhiev`s shots.
Goalscorers: 1:0 Pushkarov (22), 2:0 Hadzhiev (43)
Yellow cards: Omerkic (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Bulgaria: 1. Daniel Leonitiev, 3. Bozhidar Stanchev, 2. Valentin Kostov, 5. Viktor Georgiev - c., 4. Miroslav Pushkarov, 10. Ahmed Faikov (55-Dimitar Yurukov), 20. Martin Taushanov (89-Dimitar Dzhondzhorov), 17. Vesislav Ivanov, 19. Kiril Domozetski (79-Daniel Yordanov), 18. Vladimir Gogov, 15. Mariyan Hadziev
Coach: Ivo Trenchev
Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1. Hamidovic, 3. Cibric (46-Nukic), 6. Hazim Iijazovic, 5. Omerkic - c., 14 Halilovic, 16 Hasanovic, 9. Music (73-Ceskinovic), 10. Gibic (46-Alic), 7. Kitic, 15. Alagic
Coach: Dzevad Secerbegovic
Tournament schedule and results
27/10/2016
Spain – Bulgaria 4:0, "Septemvri" Stadium, Simitli
Bosnia and Herzegovina - San Marino 0:1, "Septemvri" Stadium, Razlog
29/10/2016
Spain - Bosnia and Herzegovina 3:0, "Septemvri" Stadium, Simitli
San Marino – Bulgaria 1:5, "Septemvri" Stadium, Razlog
31/10/2016
San Marino – Spain 1:0, "Septemvri" Stadium, Razlog
Bulgaria - Bosnia and Herzegovina 2:0, "Septemvri" Stadium, Simitli
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