Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty scored first-half headers as the Republic of Ireland battled back to beat Bulgaria 2-1 in the first leg of their Nations League play-off. Marin Petkov fired the hosts ...

Ball is flicked on for one last chance for Bulgaria but Kraev’s shot is wild and goes out for a throw-in. Minkov should be sent off for an awful challenge on Vata, but gets a yellow. 89 mins ...

The Boys in Green are back in action in a two legged UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation tie against Bulgaria. The first leg is on the road in Plovdiv, with the second leg taking place at the ...

Match ends, Bulgaria 1, Republic of Ireland 2. 95' Second Half ends, Bulgaria 1, Republic of Ireland 2. 95' Anton Nedyalkov (Bulgaria) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 95' Foul by Mark ...

Ireland make the trip to Plovdiv’s Stadion Hristo Botev on Thursday night to take on Bulgaria in the first leg of their Nations League play-off clash. Ireland go into the contest needing a win ...

Ireland will take on Bulgaria in a two-legged Uefa Nations League play-off this evening and Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know. Ireland travel to Bulgaria for the first leg of their play ...

Bulgaria, meanwhile, were pipped to top spot in Group C3 by Northern Ireland and therefore have to overcome Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side to earn promotion to League B. The hosts have not been ...

The Boys in Green are in Bulgaria for the first-leg of their Nations League promotion-relegation playoff. The second-leg is at Aviva Stadium this Sunday night, with a 7.45pm kick-off If Ireland ...

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Bulgaria and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. The hosts finished second in their League C ...

The Republic of Ireland men’s team will emerge from their slumber this week and return to action with a pair of meetings with Bulgaria. The Nations League promotion/relegation clash will determine ...

Stoke's Andrew Moran and Southampton's Ryan Manning have been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the Uefa Nations League play-off against Bulgaria after Will Smallbone and Callum O ...