Republic of Ireland - Bulgaria 23.03.2025

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UEFA Nations League

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Qualification round 1

Republic of Ireland

2 - 1

Bulgaria

2nd match. 1st match result: 2-1.

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IRL BUL

1st Half 0 - 1

30'

Antov, Valentin

32'

Petrov, Simeon

Johnston, Mikey

40'

Knight, Jason

44'

2nd Half 2 - 1

60'

Nikolov, Vladimir / Kraev, Bozhidar

Ferguson, Evan assist Azaz, Finn

63'

Sykes, Mark / Johnston, Mikey

65'

Idah, Adam / Parrott, Troy

65'

Manning, Ryan / Brady, Robbie

65'

Dunne, Jimmy / Ferguson, Evan

74'

75'

Kirilov, Radoslav / Petkov, Marin

75'

Krastev, Filip / Milanov, Georgi

Taylor, Jack / Knight, Jason

82'

Idah, Adam assist Sykes, Mark

84'

Gruev, Ilia

89'

Iliev, Ilian / Nurnberger, Fabian

89'

Shopov, Stanislav / Gruev, Ilia

90+2'

Nikolov, Vladimir

Collins, Nathan

90+2'

Statistics Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria

IRL BUL

Match 1st Half 2nd Half

1.67	Expected goals (xG) Expected goals xG - measures the quality of a scoring chance and the probability of it becoming a goal. It's calculated from factors like shot location, angle, distance, assist type, and defensive pressure. Each shot gets a value from 0 to 1; a team's total xG is the sum of all its shots. A penalty is usually worth ~0.79–0.80. Higher xG = better chances, regardless of whether goals were actually scored.	0.18
51%	Ball possession	49%
3	Big chances Big chances - counts clear scoring opportunities where a goal is highly expected. These are situations like one-on-one with the goalkeeper, close-range shots with little defensive pressure, or shots into an open goal.	0
14	Total shots	7
5	Shots on goal	2
5	Shots off goal	3
1	Shots inside the Box	0
4	Blocked shots	2
26	Touches in the opposition Box	11
2	Offsides	0
12	Free kicks	12
5	Corner kicks	5
14	Throw ins	16
12	Fouls	12
3	Yellow cards	2
9/10 (90%)	Tackles	8/15 (53%)
20	Clearances	24
4	Interceptions	6
423/490 (86%)	Passes	413/482 (86%)
69/98 (70%)	Passes in final third	68/95 (72%)
6/18 (33%)	Crosses	4/15 (27%)
1	Goalkeeper saves	3

0.43	Expected goals (xG) Expected goals xG - measures the quality of a scoring chance and the probability of it becoming a goal. It's calculated from factors like shot location, angle, distance, assist type, and defensive pressure. Each shot gets a value from 0 to 1; a team's total xG is the sum of all its shots. A penalty is usually worth ~0.79–0.80. Higher xG = better chances, regardless of whether goals were actually scored.	0.08
61%	Ball possession	39%
1	Big chances Big chances - counts clear scoring opportunities where a goal is highly expected. These are situations like one-on-one with the goalkeeper, close-range shots with little defensive pressure, or shots into an open goal.	0
5	Total shots	2
2	Shots on goal	1
3	Shots off goal	0
1	Shots inside the Box	0
0	Blocked shots	1
11	Touches in the opposition Box	2
1	Offsides	0
7	Free kicks	6
2	Corner kicks	1
10	Throw ins	9
6	Fouls	7
2	Yellow cards	1
5/5 (100%)	Tackles	4/8 (50%)
5	Clearances	16
1	Interceptions	2
274/313 (88%)	Passes	169/208 (81%)
41/63 (65%)	Passes in final third	14/23 (61%)
5/12 (42%)	Crosses	2/4 (50%)
0	Goalkeeper saves	2

1.24	Expected goals (xG) Expected goals xG - measures the quality of a scoring chance and the probability of it becoming a goal. It's calculated from factors like shot location, angle, distance, assist type, and defensive pressure. Each shot gets a value from 0 to 1; a team's total xG is the sum of all its shots. A penalty is usually worth ~0.79–0.80. Higher xG = better chances, regardless of whether goals were actually scored.	0.1
41%	Ball possession	59%
2	Big chances Big chances - counts clear scoring opportunities where a goal is highly expected. These are situations like one-on-one with the goalkeeper, close-range shots with little defensive pressure, or shots into an open goal.	0
9	Total shots	5
3	Shots on goal	1
2	Shots off goal	3
4	Blocked shots	1
15	Touches in the opposition Box	9
1	Offsides	0
5	Free kicks	6
3	Corner kicks	4
4	Throw ins	7
6	Fouls	5
1	Yellow cards	1
4/5 (80%)	Tackles	4/7 (57%)
15	Clearances	8
3	Interceptions	4
149/177 (84%)	Passes	244/274 (89%)
28/35 (80%)	Passes in final third	54/72 (75%)
1/6 (17%)	Crosses	2/11 (18%)
1	Goalkeeper saves	1

Head To Head

IRL BUL

Wins

Draws

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Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria last matches

Standings

Group B2	G	W	D	L	S	C	Pt
1. England
	6	5	0	1	16	3	15
2. Greece
	6	5	0	1	11	4	15
3. Republic of Ireland
	6	2	0	4	3	12	6
4. Finland
	6	0	0	6	2	13	0

Group C3	G	W	D	L	S	C	Pt
1. Northern Ireland
	6	3	2	1	11	3	11
2. Bulgaria
	6	2	3	1	3	6	9
3. Belarus
	6	1	4	1	3	4	7
4. Luxembourg
	6	0	3	3	3	7	3

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Top Scorers

Goals

11 Ferguson E.

2
11 Brady R.

1
5 Scales L.

1
2 Doherty M.

1
10 Azaz F.

1
33 Idah A.

1

Goals

11 Despodov K.

1
8 Kraev A.

1
71 Panayotov V.

1
16 Petkov M.

1
6 Antov V.

1

Statistics from 24-26 season of UEFA Nations League

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No goal - 34%

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Lineups

IRL (4-4-2) (4-2-3-1) BUL

Starting lineups
1 C. Kelleher(G)	N. Minkov 2
2 M. Doherty	I. Gruev 4
5 J. O'Brien	(S. Shopov 13)
6 J. Cullen	F. Nurnberger 5
7 F. Azaz	(I. Iliev 22)
8 J. Knight	V. Antov 6
18 J. Taylor	B. Kraev 10
9 E. Ferguson	(V. Nikolov 9)
12 J. Dunne	K. Despodov 11
11 R. Brady	A. Nedyalkov 14
3 R. Manning	S. Petrov 15
15 T. Parrott	M. Petkov 16
10 A. Idah	(R. Kirilov 7)
21 M. Johnston	G. Milanov 17
13 M. Sykes	(F. Krastev 20)
22 N. Collins	P. Iliev(G) 23

Substitutes
3 R. Manning	C. Stoyanov 21
(11 R. Brady)	R. Kirilov 7
4 D. O'Shea	(M. Petkov 16)
10 A. Idah	A. Kraev 8
(15 T. Parrott)	V. Nikolov 9
12 J. Dunne	(B. Kraev 10)
(9 E. Ferguson)	D. Sheytanov 12
13 M. Sykes	S. Shopov 13
(21 M. Johnston)	(I. Gruev 4)
14 R. Vata	V. Panayotov 18
16 G. Bazunu	S. Ivanov 19
17 A. Moran	F. Krastev 20
18 J. Taylor	(G. Milanov 17)
(8 J. Knight)	I. Iliev 22
19 S. Armstrong	(F. Nurnberger 5)
20 J. Abankwah	I. Dyulgerov 1
23 M. Travers	H. Petrov 3

Coach
H. Hallgrimsson	I. Iliev

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IRL

BUL

[15:45:24]` — Today's match is starting

Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria begin their battle at Aviva Stadium, officiated by Meler Halil Umut.

3’` — Corner kick

Meler Halil Umut points to the corner flag as Bulgaria prepares to take it, thanks to FC player Republic of Ireland.

6’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Republic of Ireland gets a free kick thanks to The player Republic of Ireland’s effort.

10’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland prepares for a goal kick at Aviva Stadium as The player Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

10’` — Goal kick

The FC footballer Republic of Ireland takes the goal kick for Bulgaria after the ball goes wide at Aviva Stadium.

11’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Republic of Ireland gets a free kick thanks to FC player Republic of Ireland’s effort.

12’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria gets a goal kick as FC player Bulgaria clears the danger in front of Aviva Stadium’s fans.

15’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut signals a free kick for Republic of Ireland as The FC footballer Bulgaria protests the decision.

16’` — Free kick

The FC footballer Bulgaria steps up to take a free kick for Bulgaria as tension builds at Aviva Stadium.

16’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by The player Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

21’` — Free kick

Bulgaria is set to take a free kick after FC player Bulgaria is brought down near Aviva Stadium’s stands.

23’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland prepares for a goal kick at Aviva Stadium as The FC footballer Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

24’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut signals a free kick for Republic of Ireland as FC player Republic of Ireland protests the decision.

28’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut signals a free kick for Republic of Ireland as The footballer Bulgaria protests the decision.

30’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Bulgaria after a strong move by Despodov Kiril (Bulgaria) near the goal line.

30’` — The ball has crossed the goal line 0 — 1

Republic of Ireland’s Antov Valentin (Bulgaria) strikes, sending the Aviva Stadium crowd wild with a stunning goal.

32’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Republic of Ireland clears the danger in front of Aviva Stadium’s fans.

32’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by FC player Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

32’` — Caution

Republic of Ireland’s Petrov Simeon (Bulgaria) earns a yellow card, noted by Meler Halil Umut at Aviva Stadium.

35’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland prepares for a goal kick at Aviva Stadium as The footballer Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

40’` — Free kick

Bulgaria is set to take a free kick after FC player Bulgaria is brought down near Aviva Stadium’s stands.

40’` — The yellow card comes on

Meler Halil Umut books Johnston Mikey (Republic of Ireland) with a yellow card for Republic of Ireland at Aviva Stadium.

41’` — Free kick

Bulgaria is set to take a free kick after The footballer Republic of Ireland is brought down near Aviva Stadium’s stands.

42’` — Corner kick

Meler Halil Umut points to the corner flag as Bulgaria prepares to take it, thanks to Brady Robbie (Republic of Ireland).

44’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut signals a free kick for Republic of Ireland as The FC footballer Republic of Ireland protests the decision.

44’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by The footballer Bulgaria in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

44’` — Booking

Republic of Ireland’s Knight Jason (Republic of Ireland) earns a yellow card, noted by Meler Halil Umut at Aviva Stadium.

45 + 1’` — Stoppage time

Bulgaria faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Meler Halil Umut at Aviva Stadium.

45 + 1’` — Goal kick

The Meler Halil Umut signals a goal kick for Republic of Ireland, with The player Bulgaria ready to send it long.

[16:32:23]` — Half-time

Half-time! The referee stops play with Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria level (or ahead) at 0:1. Players take a breather while coaches deliver final instructions.

[16:55:51]` — The second-half start

Meler Halil Umut kicks off the second half at Aviva Stadium, with Republic of Ireland on the attack.

46’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by The player Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

49’` — Goal kick

The player Bulgaria steps up for Republic of Ireland’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aviva Stadium.

52’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by The footballer Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

53’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Bulgaria clears the danger in front of Aviva Stadium’s fans.

56’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Bulgaria after a strong move by Johnston Mikey (Republic of Ireland) near the goal line.

57’` — Free kick

Bulgaria is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Bulgaria is brought down near Aviva Stadium’s stands.

60’` — Goal kick

The FC footballer Republic of Ireland takes the goal kick for Bulgaria after the ball goes wide at Aviva Stadium.

60’` — Coach prepares substitution

Republic of Ireland makes a change at Aviva Stadium, with The footballer Bulgaria coming off the pitch.

60’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Bulgaria after a strong move by The footballer Bulgaria near the goal line.

61’` — Corner kick

The ball deflects off Despodov Kiril (Bulgaria), giving Republic of Ireland a corner kick in front of the Aviva Stadium crowd.

61’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland prepares for a goal kick at Aviva Stadium as FC player Republic of Ireland lines up to restart play.

62’` — Free kick

The FC footballer Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Bulgaria as tension builds at Aviva Stadium.

62’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Republic of Ireland gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Republic of Ireland’s effort.

63’` — Goal 1 — 1

Republic of Ireland takes the lead thanks to Azaz Finn’s assist to Ferguson Evan (Republic of Ireland), thrilling Aviva Stadium.

65’` — Free kick

Bulgaria is set to take a free kick after The player Bulgaria is brought down near Aviva Stadium’s stands.

65’` — Coach prepares substitution

Meler Halil Umut oversees Bulgaria’s substitution as FC player Republic of Ireland leaves the Aviva Stadium field.

67’` — Corner kick

The ball deflects off Despodov Kiril (Bulgaria), giving Republic of Ireland a corner kick in front of the Aviva Stadium crowd.

67’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Republic of Ireland clears the danger in front of Aviva Stadium’s fans.

68’` — Free kick

The FC footballer Bulgaria steps up to take a free kick for Bulgaria as tension builds at Aviva Stadium.

68’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Republic of Ireland gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Bulgaria’s effort.

69’` — Goal kick

The Meler Halil Umut signals a goal kick for Republic of Ireland, with FC player Republic of Ireland ready to send it long.

73’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut signals a free kick for Republic of Ireland as The FC footballer Bulgaria protests the decision.

74’` — Substitution

Republic of Ireland makes a change at Aviva Stadium, with The player Republic of Ireland coming off the pitch.

75’` — Coach makes sub

Republic of Ireland makes a change at Aviva Stadium, with The FC footballer Bulgaria coming off the pitch.

75’` — Coach makes sub

Meler Halil Umut oversees Bulgaria’s substitution as The player Bulgaria leaves the Aviva Stadium field.

82’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by The footballer Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

82’` — Coach makes sub

The footballer Republic of Ireland exits for Republic of Ireland, and Aviva Stadium watches the tactical switch.

83’` — Free kick

FC player Bulgaria steps up to take a free kick for Bulgaria as tension builds at Aviva Stadium.

84’` — The yellow card comes on

Bulgaria’s Gruev Ilia (Bulgaria) is cautioned by Meler Halil Umut, a yellow at Aviva Stadium.

84’` — Goal 2 — 1

Bulgaria celebrates as Sykes Mark assists Idah Adam (Republic of Ireland) for a stunning goal at Aviva Stadium.

89’` — Substitution

The player Bulgaria exits for Republic of Ireland, and Aviva Stadium watches the tactical switch.

89’` — Coach prepares substitution

The footballer Bulgaria exits for Republic of Ireland, and Aviva Stadium watches the tactical switch.

90’` — Corner kick

Manning Ryan (Republic of Ireland) wins a corner for Republic of Ireland, setting up an opportunity at Aviva Stadium.

90 + 1’` — Added time

Bulgaria faces {Addtime} minutes of stoppage time, as decided by Meler Halil Umut at Aviva Stadium.

90 + 2’` — Corner kick

Meler Halil Umut points to the corner flag as Bulgaria prepares to take it, thanks to Manning Ryan (Republic of Ireland).

90 + 2’` — The yellow card comes on

Meler Halil Umut books Collins Nathan (Republic of Ireland) with a yellow card for Republic of Ireland at Aviva Stadium.

90 + 3’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Bulgaria after a strong move by FC player Bulgaria near the goal line.

90 + 3’` — Goal kick

The footballer Republic of Ireland takes the goal kick for Bulgaria after the ball goes wide at Aviva Stadium.

90 + 2’` — Booking

Bulgaria’s Nikolov Vladimir (Bulgaria) is cautioned by Meler Halil Umut, a yellow at Aviva Stadium.

[17:47:03]` — Full-time

Meler Halil Umut ends proceedings at Aviva Stadium, and Republic of Ireland vs. Bulgaria is history.

65’` — Coach makes sub

The player Republic of Ireland exits for Republic of Ireland, and Aviva Stadium watches the tactical switch.

65’` — Coach makes sub

The player Republic of Ireland exits for Republic of Ireland, and Aviva Stadium watches the tactical switch.

3’` — Corner kick

Meler Halil Umut points to the corner flag as Bulgaria prepares to take it, thanks to FC player Republic of Ireland.

6’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Republic of Ireland gets a free kick thanks to The player Republic of Ireland’s effort.

10’` — Goal kick

The FC footballer Republic of Ireland takes the goal kick for Bulgaria after the ball goes wide at Aviva Stadium.

11’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Republic of Ireland gets a free kick thanks to FC player Republic of Ireland’s effort.

16’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by The player Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

24’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut signals a free kick for Republic of Ireland as FC player Republic of Ireland protests the decision.

32’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Republic of Ireland clears the danger in front of Aviva Stadium’s fans.

32’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by FC player Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

40’` — The yellow card comes on

Meler Halil Umut books Johnston Mikey (Republic of Ireland) with a yellow card for Republic of Ireland at Aviva Stadium.

41’` — Free kick

Bulgaria is set to take a free kick after The footballer Republic of Ireland is brought down near Aviva Stadium’s stands.

42’` — Corner kick

Meler Halil Umut points to the corner flag as Bulgaria prepares to take it, thanks to Brady Robbie (Republic of Ireland).

44’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut signals a free kick for Republic of Ireland as The FC footballer Republic of Ireland protests the decision.

44’` — Booking

Republic of Ireland’s Knight Jason (Republic of Ireland) earns a yellow card, noted by Meler Halil Umut at Aviva Stadium.

46’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by The player Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

52’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by The footballer Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

56’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Bulgaria after a strong move by Johnston Mikey (Republic of Ireland) near the goal line.

60’` — Goal kick

The FC footballer Republic of Ireland takes the goal kick for Bulgaria after the ball goes wide at Aviva Stadium.

61’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland prepares for a goal kick at Aviva Stadium as FC player Republic of Ireland lines up to restart play.

62’` — Free kick

The FC footballer Republic of Ireland steps up to take a free kick for Bulgaria as tension builds at Aviva Stadium.

62’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Republic of Ireland gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Republic of Ireland’s effort.

63’` — Goal 1 — 0

Republic of Ireland takes the lead thanks to Azaz Finn’s assist to Ferguson Evan (Republic of Ireland), thrilling Aviva Stadium.

65’` — Coach prepares substitution

Meler Halil Umut oversees Bulgaria’s substitution as FC player Republic of Ireland leaves the Aviva Stadium field.

67’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Republic of Ireland clears the danger in front of Aviva Stadium’s fans.

69’` — Goal kick

The Meler Halil Umut signals a goal kick for Republic of Ireland, with FC player Republic of Ireland ready to send it long.

74’` — Substitution

Republic of Ireland makes a change at Aviva Stadium, with The player Republic of Ireland coming off the pitch.

82’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by The footballer Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

82’` — Coach makes sub

The footballer Republic of Ireland exits for Republic of Ireland, and Aviva Stadium watches the tactical switch.

84’` — Goal 2 — 0

Bulgaria celebrates as Sykes Mark assists Idah Adam (Republic of Ireland) for a stunning goal at Aviva Stadium.

90’` — Corner kick

Manning Ryan (Republic of Ireland) wins a corner for Republic of Ireland, setting up an opportunity at Aviva Stadium.

90 + 2’` — Corner kick

Meler Halil Umut points to the corner flag as Bulgaria prepares to take it, thanks to Manning Ryan (Republic of Ireland).

90 + 2’` — The yellow card comes on

Meler Halil Umut books Collins Nathan (Republic of Ireland) with a yellow card for Republic of Ireland at Aviva Stadium.

90 + 3’` — Goal kick

The footballer Republic of Ireland takes the goal kick for Bulgaria after the ball goes wide at Aviva Stadium.

65’` — Coach makes sub

The player Republic of Ireland exits for Republic of Ireland, and Aviva Stadium watches the tactical switch.

65’` — Coach makes sub

The player Republic of Ireland exits for Republic of Ireland, and Aviva Stadium watches the tactical switch.

10’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland prepares for a goal kick at Aviva Stadium as The player Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

12’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria gets a goal kick as FC player Bulgaria clears the danger in front of Aviva Stadium’s fans.

15’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut signals a free kick for Republic of Ireland as The FC footballer Bulgaria protests the decision.

16’` — Free kick

The FC footballer Bulgaria steps up to take a free kick for Bulgaria as tension builds at Aviva Stadium.

21’` — Free kick

Bulgaria is set to take a free kick after FC player Bulgaria is brought down near Aviva Stadium’s stands.

23’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland prepares for a goal kick at Aviva Stadium as The FC footballer Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

28’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut signals a free kick for Republic of Ireland as The footballer Bulgaria protests the decision.

30’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Bulgaria after a strong move by Despodov Kiril (Bulgaria) near the goal line.

30’` — The ball has crossed the goal line 0 — 1

Republic of Ireland’s Antov Valentin (Bulgaria) strikes, sending the Aviva Stadium crowd wild with a stunning goal.

32’` — Caution

Republic of Ireland’s Petrov Simeon (Bulgaria) earns a yellow card, noted by Meler Halil Umut at Aviva Stadium.

35’` — Goal kick

Republic of Ireland prepares for a goal kick at Aviva Stadium as The footballer Bulgaria lines up to restart play.

40’` — Free kick

Bulgaria is set to take a free kick after FC player Bulgaria is brought down near Aviva Stadium’s stands.

44’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut awards a free kick to Republic of Ireland after a foul by The footballer Bulgaria in the Aviva Stadium midfield.

45 + 1’` — Goal kick

The Meler Halil Umut signals a goal kick for Republic of Ireland, with The player Bulgaria ready to send it long.

49’` — Goal kick

The player Bulgaria steps up for Republic of Ireland’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aviva Stadium.

53’` — Goal kick

Bulgaria gets a goal kick as The FC footballer Bulgaria clears the danger in front of Aviva Stadium’s fans.

57’` — Free kick

Bulgaria is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Bulgaria is brought down near Aviva Stadium’s stands.

60’` — Coach prepares substitution

Republic of Ireland makes a change at Aviva Stadium, with The footballer Bulgaria coming off the pitch.

60’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Bulgaria after a strong move by The footballer Bulgaria near the goal line.

61’` — Corner kick

The ball deflects off Despodov Kiril (Bulgaria), giving Republic of Ireland a corner kick in front of the Aviva Stadium crowd.

65’` — Free kick

Bulgaria is set to take a free kick after The player Bulgaria is brought down near Aviva Stadium’s stands.

67’` — Corner kick

The ball deflects off Despodov Kiril (Bulgaria), giving Republic of Ireland a corner kick in front of the Aviva Stadium crowd.

68’` — Free kick

The FC footballer Bulgaria steps up to take a free kick for Bulgaria as tension builds at Aviva Stadium.

68’` — Free kick

A dangerous move halted, and Republic of Ireland gets a free kick thanks to The footballer Bulgaria’s effort.

73’` — Free kick

Meler Halil Umut signals a free kick for Republic of Ireland as The FC footballer Bulgaria protests the decision.

75’` — Coach makes sub

Republic of Ireland makes a change at Aviva Stadium, with The FC footballer Bulgaria coming off the pitch.

75’` — Coach makes sub

Meler Halil Umut oversees Bulgaria’s substitution as The player Bulgaria leaves the Aviva Stadium field.

83’` — Free kick

FC player Bulgaria steps up to take a free kick for Bulgaria as tension builds at Aviva Stadium.

84’` — The yellow card comes on

Bulgaria’s Gruev Ilia (Bulgaria) is cautioned by Meler Halil Umut, a yellow at Aviva Stadium.

89’` — Substitution

The player Bulgaria exits for Republic of Ireland, and Aviva Stadium watches the tactical switch.

89’` — Coach prepares substitution

The footballer Bulgaria exits for Republic of Ireland, and Aviva Stadium watches the tactical switch.

90 + 3’` — Corner kick

A corner is awarded to Bulgaria after a strong move by FC player Bulgaria near the goal line.

90 + 2’` — Booking

Bulgaria’s Nikolov Vladimir (Bulgaria) is cautioned by Meler Halil Umut, a yellow at Aviva Stadium.

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Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria will play their match on 23 Mar 2025 at 15:45. The game will be held on Aviva Stadium stadium within the UEFA Nations League. All interesting information can be found in one place, like Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria score, fixtures, statistics, latest score, livescore, and future matches' fixtures.

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Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria score and info in recent games:

Republic of Ireland - Bulgaria (23.03.2025 | 23 Mar 2025 | 23/03/2025) Aviva Stadium 2:1 UEFA Nations League
Bulgaria - Republic of Ireland (20.03.2025 | 20 Mar 2025 | 20/03/2025) Hristo Botev Stadium 1:2 UEFA Nations League
Republic of Ireland - Bulgaria (18.11.2020 | 18 Nov 2020 | 18/11/2020) Aviva Stadium 0:0 UEFA Nations League
Bulgaria - Republic of Ireland (03.09.2020 | 03 Sep 2020 | 03/09/2020) Vasil Levski National Stadium 1:1 UEFA Nations League
Republic of Ireland - Bulgaria (10.09.2019 | 10 Sep 2019 | 10/09/2019) 3:1 International Friendly Games

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Republic of Ireland

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Turkey - Bulgaria (15.11.2025 | 15 Nov 2025 | 15/11/2025) Bursa Atatürk Stadium 2:0 World Cup Qualification UEFA

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Republic of Ireland - Bulgaria 23.03.2025

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