The Bulgarian Under-19 national team recorded a prestigious win at the start of the EURO 2017 qualifiers. Angel Stoykov`s players beat Portugal U19 1:0 in their first game of Group 8, which was played at “Hadzhi Dimitar” stadium in Sliven.
The Bulgarians demonstrated good football, devotion, spirit, will to win and strong collective, they were aggressive in front of the goal, as they created several good goal scoring opportunities and managed to net the ball once.
In the 20th minute the score was opened. Asen Chandarov crossed from long distance to Tonislav Yordanov. He found Tilev who passed to Georgi Rusev. Elche`s player shot and after a ricochet from Gonsalo Vieira the ball went in the goal for 1:0.
In the beginning of the second half the guests tried to apply pressure and the goalie Daniel Naumov had to intervene. He denied Tiago Dias`s strong shot with a perfect save.
In the 70th minute the “Lions” could have doubled their lead, but Stanislav Ivanov missed the target.
Ten minutes later Rusev also found himself in a good position, but Maximiano made a fine save.
In the other match Denmark beat Belarus 5:0 at “Trace Arena” stadium in Stara Zagora.
Bulgaria`s next game is against Denmark. The match will be played on 12th November, Saturday.
In the other game Portugal will face Belarus.
Bulgaria – Portugal 1:0
Yellow cards: Ivan Tilev, Asen CHandarov, Petko Hristov (Bulgaria); Quina (Portugal)
България U19: 1. Daniel Naumov – C., 18. Mariyan Dimitrov, 15. Petko Hristov, 5. Petar Genchev, 4. Angel Lyaskov, 16. Ivan Tilev (61-Georgi Yanev), 11. Svetoslav Kovachev (56-Stanislav Ivanov), 7. Ivaylo Naydenov, 21. Asen Chandarov, 10. Georgi Rusev (90-Ivaylo Klimentov), 9. Tonislav Yrdanov
Coach: Angel Stoykov
Portugal U19: 12. Luis Maximiano (GK), 2. Diogo Dalot, 3. Diogo Queiros, 4. Goncalo Vieira, 5. Abdu Conte, 7. Tiago Dias, 8. Quina (80-Jose Gomes), 10. Bruno Paz (C) (71-Miguel Luis), 11. Madi Queta (46-Rafael Leao), 14. Florentino, 18. Pedro Marques
Coach: Helio Sousa
Referee: Alexander Harkam (AUT)
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