The youth national team of Bulgaria up to 21 years ended 1: 1 as a guest of Azerbaijan in the second round of Euro 2027 qualifiers. The “lions” already have 4 points after their first two matches.
After the disappointment of Vasil Levski: Joy from the youth
Bulgaria U21 started with a convincing victory against Gibraltar
Bulgaria started more actively and in the 15th minute Captain Nikola Iliev fired dangerously, but goalkeeper Hashimov saved. A little later, Teodor Ivanov tried his luck after a corner, and in the 32nd minute the “lions” were inches from goal-Iliev with Peta brought Christian Balov, who hit the side pillar.
In the 41st minute, the hosts went forward after a foul center and a goal with Emir Rusmanov‘s head. Only three minutes later, however, captain Nikola Iliev equalized after a nice combination with Assen Mitkov – 1: 1.
After the break, Bulgaria was the better team, but failed to win. Mikhail Polendakov fired dangerously in the 58th minute, and a little later Petko Panayotov also forced the goalkeeper to intervene. In the closing minutes, the “lions” missed a few more positions.
Bulgaria left Baku with a point, but also with the feeling that he could take more.
