Bulgaria U21 vs Kosovo U21, 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying, Group Stage

· UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
Bulgaria U21
  • 90'+1': Martin Sorakov
FT
1 - 1
Kosovo U21
  • 8': Ardit Tahiri (P)
  • Red Card 82': Andi Hoti

About

Bulgaria U21 are hosting Kosovo U21 at Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov, Sofia, Bulgaria, starting on . The match is a part of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 8': Goal! Bulgaria U21 0, Kosovo U21 1. Ardit Tahiri (Kosovo U21) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the high centre of the goal.
  • 25': Petar Andreev (Bulgaria U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 35': Martin Atanasov (Bulgaria U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 39': Valon Zumberi (Kosovo U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45': Stanislav Shopov (Bulgaria U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+1': First Half ends, Bulgaria U21 0, Kosovo U21 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Bulgaria U21 0, Kosovo U21 1.
  • 45': Substitution, Bulgaria U21. Georgi Nikolov replaces Daniel Lyubomirov.
  • 45': Substitution, Bulgaria U21. Martin Sorakov replaces Petar Andreev.
  • 46': Ardit Tahiri (Kosovo U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 59': Substitution, Bulgaria U21. Emil Tsenov replaces Emanuel Mirchev.
  • 59': Substitution, Bulgaria U21. Kristiyan Stoyanov replaces Asen Mitkov.
  • 63': Substitution, Kosovo U21. Besfort Zeneli replaces Milot Avdyli.
  • 72': Kristiyan Stoyanov (Bulgaria U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 73': Substitution, Bulgaria U21. Roberto Raychev replaces Stanislav Shopov.
  • 74': Egzon Rexhaj (Kosovo U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 78': Veton Tusha (Kosovo U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 80': Substitution, Kosovo U21. Behar Neziri replaces Veton Tusha.
  • 82': Andi Hoti (Kosovo U21) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
  • 84': Substitution, Kosovo U21. Arbnor Hasani replaces Art Smakaj.
  • 90'+1': Goal! Bulgaria U21 1, Kosovo U21 1. Martin Sorakov (Bulgaria U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Nikola Iliev.
  • 90'+5': Hristiyan Petrov (Bulgaria U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+7': Arian Llugiqi (Kosovo U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+10': Veljko Jelenkovic (Bulgaria U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+11': Second Half ends, Bulgaria U21 1, Kosovo U21 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Bulgaria U21 1, Kosovo U21 1.

Game Information

Competition: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying

Venue: Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Attendance: 358

Line-Ups

BUL Bulgaria U21 (4-3-3)

No. Name
12 Damyan Hristov (GK)
4 Hristiyan Petrov Yellow Card
5 Veljko Jelenkovic Yellow Card
15 Martin Atanasov Yellow Card
2 Martin Stoychev
3 Emanuel Mirchev
8 Stanislav Shopov Yellow Card
22 Asen Mitkov
14 Daniel Lyubomirov
10 Nikola Iliev
11 Petar Andreev Yellow Card
Bulgaria U21 Substitutes:
Martin Sorakov, Simeon Vasilev, Efe Ali, Plamen Andreev, Kristiyan Stoyanov, Georgi Nikolov, Roberto Raychev, Emil Tsenov, Nikolay Zlatev.

KVX Kosovo U21 (4-4-2)

No. Name
1 Altin Gjokaj (GK)
4 Valon Zumberi Yellow Card
5 Andi Hoti Red Card
13 Rejan Thaçi
2 Egzon Rexhaj Yellow Card
6 Art Smakaj
8 Altin Kryeziu
10 Milot Avdyli
22 Arian Llugiqi Yellow Card
11 Veton Tusha Yellow Card
9 Ardit Tahiri
Kosovo U21 Substitutes:
Behar Neziri, Rion Zejnullahu, Amar Gerxhaliu, Arbnor Hasani, Besfort Zeneli, Etnik Brruti, Adem Podrimaj, Eron Isufi, Redon Ismaili.

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