National Team Friendly

Match date: 31-07-2022 11:00

Match length: 97 Minutes

U21 Bulgaria
vs.
U21 Wales

Match date: 31-07-2022 11:00

Match length: 97 Minutes

U21 Bulgaria vs. U21 Wales: 4-0

U21 Bulgaria

 
No Po Pl R
1 1 Gk G. Popiliev       8.79
21 2 De Y. Vrúbchev       11.73
25 3 De A. Kachamakov       10.26
11 4 De S. Grúbchev       7.46
10 5 De N. Morov       7.25
7 6 Mf V. Trúpchev       9.30
16 7 Mf A. Keresteliev       9.93
20 8 Mf 78' S. Muhov       9.74
28 9 St 78' M. Kúlvachev       5.26
22 10 St E. Kostadinov     2 12.50
9 11 St D. Tzonkov 1 5.78
23 12 St 78' B. Deykov       4.86
24 13 Su Y. Moskov       0.00
2 14 Mf 78' B. Vladigerov     1 8.81
8 15 Su B. Cheshankov       0.00
6 16 Su T. Donevski       0.00
No: Shirt number
Po: Position
Gk: Goalkeeper
De: Defender
Mf: Midfielder
St: Striker
Su: Substitute
Pl: Player name
Yellow card
Second yellow card
Red card
Injury
Goals
Own Goal
R: Rating

Home
Away
Match Facts BG WA
Goals 4 0
Injuries 0 0
Yellow cards 1 1
Red cards 0 0
Free kicks 5 2
Penalty kicks 1 0
Corners 0 0
Shots on target 17 5
Possession 52% 48%
 
No Po Pl R
1 1 Gk P. Anderson       5.30
5 2 De I. Alvey       2.54
18 3 De J. Kevigan       1.21
13 4 De C. Conyngham       2.12
3 5 De 68' A. Boniface   2.41
17 6 Mf K. Brabazon       4.38
11 7 Mf G. Fitzroy       4.33
6 8 Mf H. Isham       4.54
14 9 Mf 67' T. Dowthwaite       2.93
26 10 St 67' P. Criddle       2.93
8 11 St A. Kenna       4.48
20 12 Mf 67' C. Erwin       0.50
16 13 De 68' W. Grace       -0.36
7 14 St 67' N. Eckles       0.72
12 15 Su D. Ely       0.00
28 16 Su S. Bauer       0.00
No: Shirt number
Po: Position
Gk: Goalkeeper
De: Defender
Mf: Midfielder
St: Striker
Su: Substitute
Pl: Player name
Yellow card
Second yellow card
Red card
Injury
Goals
Own Goal
R: Rating

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Match Report

National Stadium
Spectators: 10325 (Terracing: 7744, Seating: 2375, VIP seats: 206)
U21 Bulgaria's Denimir Tzonkov started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Penvro Anderson was out of position in the 4 minute of play, and Emil Kostadinov capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Emil Kostadinov really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 9th minute, Yosif Vrúbchev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 13th minute Tegvan Dowthwaite shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gruyo Popiliev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. U21 Bulgaria's Gruyo Popiliev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anwas Kenna in the 14th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Arglwydd Boniface during the 21st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Arglwydd Boniface kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Emil Kostadinov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to U21 Wales getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Arglwydd Boniface hit a great ball. Penvro Anderson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denimir Tzonkov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 39th match minute, U21 Wales was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iau Alvey to maneuver through the defense. Stanislav Muhov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Penvro Anderson made a huge save. With a little luck, U21 Wales's Penvro Anderson got control of the ball when Emil Kostadinov tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 44th minute, Huw Isham hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. U21 Bulgaria's Gruyo Popiliev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anwas Kenna in the 47th minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

With a little luck, U21 Bulgaria's Gruyo Popiliev got control of the ball when Peissawg Criddle tried to sneak it across the goal line. Penvro Anderson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emil Kostadinov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The U21 Bulgaria fans' excitement grew in the 63rd match minute when U21 Bulgaria's Denimir Tzonkov looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 67th minute, Denimir Tzonkov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. U21 Wales's Casnar Erwin was substituted for Tegvan Dowthwaite. U21 Wales made a substitution. Wmffre Grace replaced Arglwydd Boniface. A collision led to U21 Bulgaria getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Denimir Tzonkov hit a great ball. 70 minutes into the match, U21 Bulgaria's Emil Kostadinov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Penvro Anderson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emil Kostadinov in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Penvro Anderson saved U21 Wales from getting behind. Penvro Anderson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emil Kostadinov in the 75th minute of play. Kenn Brabazon hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. U21 Bulgaria made a substitution. Blagovest Deykov replaced Milen Kúlvachev. The supporters of U21 Bulgaria booed when U21 Wales was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kenn Brabazon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Penvro Anderson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emil Kostadinov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emil Kostadinov in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Penvro Anderson saved U21 Wales from getting behind. Gruyo Popiliev made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Nynnyaw Eckles sent off a good shot on target. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. U21 Bulgaria had won after a very even match.

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U21 Bulgaria

No  Pl Po G Sh SOT Pa   Ta   SV In
1  G. Popiliev
1.  G. Popiliev (Gk)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 4   (25%)
Ta 0
SV 5
In 0
Gk 0 0 0 4 25% 0 5 0
21  Y. Vrúbchev
21.  Y. Vrúbchev (De)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 18   (56%)
Ta 6   (50%)
SV 0
In 17
De 0 0 0 18 56% 6 50% 0 17
25  A. Kachamakov
25.  A. Kachamakov (De)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 12   (58%)
Ta 4   (50%)
SV 0
In 10
De 0 0 0 12 58% 4 50% 0 10
11  S. Grúbchev
11.  S. Grúbchev (De)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 3   (33%)
Ta 1   (0%)
SV 0
In 2
De 0 0 0 3 33% 1 0% 0 2
10  N. Morov
10.  N. Morov (De)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 1   (100%)
Ta 1   (100%)
SV 0
In 1
De 0 0 0 1 100% 1 100% 0 1
7  V. Trúpchev
7.  V. Trúpchev (Mf)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 7   (71%)
Ta 2   (100%)
SV 0
In 5
Mf 0 0 0 7 71% 2 100% 0 5
16  A. Keresteliev
16.  A. Keresteliev (Mf)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 15   (73%)
Ta 5   (100%)
SV 0
In 8
Mf 0 0 0 15 73% 5 100% 0 8
20  S. Muhov
20.  S. Muhov (Mf)
G 0
Sh 1
SOT 1
Pa 12   (50%)
Ta 8   (25%)
SV 0
In 6
Mf 0 1 1 12 50% 8 25% 0 6
28  M. Kúlvachev
28.  M. Kúlvachev (St)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 20   (75%)
Ta 0
SV 0
In 0
St 0 0 0 20 75% 0 0 0
22  E. Kostadinov
22.  E. Kostadinov (St)
G 2
Sh 15
SOT 12
Pa 8   (50%)
Ta 2   (100%)
SV 0
In 3
St 2 15 12 8 50% 2 100% 0 3
9  D. Tzonkov
9.  D. Tzonkov (St)
G 1
Sh 4
SOT 3
Pa 4   (50%)
Ta 3   (100%)
SV 0
In 1
St 1 4 3 4 50% 3 100% 0 1
23  B. Deykov
23.  B. Deykov (St)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 7   (100%)
Ta 0
SV 0
In 0
St 0 0 0 7 100% 0 0 0
24  Y. Moskov
24.  Y. Moskov (Su)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 0
Ta 0
SV 0
In 0
Su 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2  B. Vladigerov
2.  B. Vladigerov (Mf)
G 1
Sh 1
SOT 1
Pa 6   (67%)
Ta 3   (100%)
SV 0
In 2
Mf 1 1 1 6 67% 3 100% 0 2
8  B. Cheshankov
8.  B. Cheshankov (Su)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 0
Ta 0
SV 0
In 0
Su 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6  T. Donevski
6.  T. Donevski (Su)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 0
Ta 0
SV 0
In 0
Su 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  Total
G 4
Sh 21
SOT 17
Pa 117 (63%)
Ta 35 (66%)
SV 5
In 55
Total   4 21 17 117 63% 35 66% 5 55
No: Shirt number
Pl: Player name
Po: Position
Gk: Goalkeeper
De: Defender
Mf: Midfielder
St: Striker
Su: Substitute
G: Goals
Sh: Shots
SOT: Shots on target
Pa: Passes
Ta: Tackles
SV: Saves
In: Interceptions

U21 Wales

No  Pl Po G Sh SOT Pa   Ta   SV In
1  P. Anderson
1.  P. Anderson (Gk)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 15   (53%)
Ta 0
SV 10
In 0
Gk 0 0 0 15 53% 0 10 0
5  I. Alvey
5.  I. Alvey (De)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 11   (18%)
Ta 9   (67%)
SV 0
In 4
De 0 0 0 11 18% 9 67% 0 4
18  J. Kevigan
18.  J. Kevigan (De)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 13   (46%)
Ta 2   (50%)
SV 0
In 3
De 0 0 0 13 46% 2 50% 0 3
13  C. Conyngham
13.  C. Conyngham (De)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 8   (25%)
Ta 8   (63%)
SV 0
In 2
De 0 0 0 8 25% 8 63% 0 2
3  A. Boniface
3.  A. Boniface (De)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 4   (50%)
Ta 13   (38%)
SV 0
In 14
De 0 0 0 4 50% 13 38% 0 14
17  K. Brabazon
17.  K. Brabazon (Mf)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 12   (33%)
Ta 4   (25%)
SV 0
In 8
Mf 0 0 0 12 33% 4 25% 0 8
11  G. Fitzroy
11.  G. Fitzroy (Mf)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 8   (63%)
Ta 1   (100%)
SV 0
In 2
Mf 0 0 0 8 63% 1 100% 0 2
6  H. Isham
6.  H. Isham (Mf)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 13   (54%)
Ta 5   (60%)
SV 0
In 3
Mf 0 0 0 13 54% 5 60% 0 3
14  T. Dowthwaite
14.  T. Dowthwaite (Mf)
G 0
Sh 1
SOT 1
Pa 4   (75%)
Ta 1   (0%)
SV 0
In 0
Mf 0 1 1 4 75% 1 0% 0 0
26  P. Criddle
26.  P. Criddle (St)
G 0
Sh 1
SOT 1
Pa 5   (40%)
Ta 0
SV 0
In 1
St 0 1 1 5 40% 0 0 1
8  A. Kenna
8.  A. Kenna (St)
G 0
Sh 2
SOT 2
Pa 7   (71%)
Ta 2   (0%)
SV 0
In 0
St 0 2 2 7 71% 2 0% 0 0
20  C. Erwin
20.  C. Erwin (Mf)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 0
Ta 0
SV 0
In 0
Mf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16  W. Grace
16.  W. Grace (De)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 2   (50%)
Ta 2   (0%)
SV 0
In 6
De 0 0 0 2 50% 2 0% 0 6
7  N. Eckles
7.  N. Eckles (St)
G 0
Sh 1
SOT 1
Pa 0
Ta 0
SV 0
In 0
St 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
12  D. Ely
12.  D. Ely (Su)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 0
Ta 0
SV 0
In 0
Su 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
28  S. Bauer
28.  S. Bauer (Su)
G 0
Sh 0
SOT 0
Pa 0
Ta 0
SV 0
In 0
Su 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  Total
G 0
Sh 5
SOT 5
Pa 102 (46%)
Ta 47 (47%)
SV 10
In 43
Total   0 5 5 102 46% 47 47% 10 43
No: Shirt number
Pl: Player name
Po: Position
Gk: Goalkeeper
De: Defender
Mf: Midfielder
St: Striker
Su: Substitute
G: Goals
Sh: Shots
SOT: Shots on target
Pa: Passes
Ta: Tackles
SV: Saves
In: Interceptions