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Football match between Bulgaria and Slovakia ends in a draw

Photo: futbalsfz.sk

The friendly match between the Bulgarian national football team and the team of Slovakia, played in the Austrian city of Ried, finished with a 1:1 draw. The match was preparatory for the Slovaks, who will participate in Euro 2020.

The strongly rejuvenated Bulgarian team started well the first half and took the lead in the 8th minute. The team of Yasen Petrov missed several more opportunities to score. In the 27th minute, Slovakia restored the tie.

The Bulgarian team will be guests to Russia for a new football friendly on June 5 in Moscow. Three days later, the team will face world champion France in Paris.


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