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90+4' End of match
The game ends at the Chernomorets Stadium. 1-1 draw between Ukraine and Bulgaria. The home side deserved the win from the start, but were not effective.
90+2' KOVALENKO MISSED IT!
Yarmolenko again broke down the right and crossed the ball to the far post where Viktor Kovalenko shot over the goal.
90' Additional time
Four more minutes will be played in the match.
85' Last five minutes
The end of the match is approaching and everything continues in the same tone: Ukraine insists and insists more and more trying to find goals.
79' GOOOOAL for Ukraine
Zinchenko's cross from the left was turned away by the Bulgarian defense and Taras Stepanenko took the rebound to send in a great mid-range shot to tie the game. AT LAST THE GAME IS OPENING FOR THE UKRAINIANS!
79' Substitution in Ukraine
Denis Garmash replaces Ruslan Malinovskyi.
76' Ukraine came close
Malinovskyi's cross from the right and Serhiy Kryvtsov who was in the box shot, but the ball went straight into the hands of Svetoslav Vutsov.
73' Ukraine had it!
Dmytro Riznyk wins a one-on-one with the Ukrainian captain.
70' Double substitution in Bulgaria
Georgi Kostadinov and Domink Yankov replace Borislav Tsonev and Kiril Despodov.
68' Substitution in Ukraine
Viktor Kovalenko replaces Eduard Sobol.
62' Substitution in Bulgaria
Ivaylo Chochev replaces Radoslav Tsonev.
61' substitution in Ukraine
Viktor Tsygankov replaces Oleksandr Zubkov.
55' Ukraine still looking for an equalizer
The home team still has the momentum to go for the equalizer, but the Bulgarian team has been very lucky.
50' First minutes of the second half
The second half started very evenly, this time Bulgaria dares to go forward.
Substitutions for the second half
Ukraine substituted Dmytro Riznyk (goalkeeper) and Roman Yaremchuk for Gueorgui Bushchan (goalkeeper) and Artem Dovbyk. Bulgaria's Georgi Minchev came in for Atanas Iliev.
Second half begins
The second half of the match is underway.
45+1' End of first half
The first half of the match ends with a partial and miraculous victory of Bulgaria over Ukraine by the minimum difference with a goal by Radoslav Kirilov.
45+1' UKRAINE HAD IT!
Zinchenko's shot was released by Mihaylov, the rebound was taken by Dovbyk and miraculously the Bulgarian goalkeeper saved again from the ground.
45' Additional time
One more minute will be played in the first half.
42' Ukraine came close
Yarmolenko set up Tymchyk, who sent in a half-high cross and Dovbyk, who was coming in front of goal, took the ball on the line, but it went wide.
38' Ukraine came close!
Zuvkob shot in front of the goal and a defender got in the way of his shot.
35' GOOOOAL for Bulgaria
Incredibly, it was the away team that opened the scoring. Mihaylov shot wide and a lapse of concentration by the defense allowed Radoslav Kirilov to shoot in front of goal, leaving Buschchan with no chance.
34' Ukraine had it!
Tymchyk's cross from the right, Dobvyk touched the ball and it almost went past goalkeeper Mihaylov.
30' Half hour of match
Ukraine continues to dominate the match, although they have not generated scoring chances again as they did in the first 20 minutes.
26' Ukraine had it!
Zubkov's shot almost escapes Mihaylov's grasp.
24' Yellow card
Ivan Turitsov is cautioned for Bulgaria.
20' Everything is still in zeros
So far everything has gone Ukraine's way. Miraculously, the score has not yet been opened.
14' Substitution in Bulgaria
Edisson Jordanov has to leave injured. Ivan Turitsov takes his place.
13' Ukraine misses!
ZUBKOV MISSES! Another Yarmolenko cross from the right and the '11' failed to score with his header.
8' Ukraine came closer
The home team exploited the right flank a lot. Yarmolenko broke free and sent the cross and Zinchenko came to head it, but the ball was in the hands of Mihaylov.
5' First minutes
Ukraine came out with the initiative to try to open the scoring quickly. The Bulgarians had to be very attentive in the defensive zone.
Match starts
The match between Ukraine and Bulgaria is underway.
Teams on the field
The players of Ukraine and Bulgaria take the field.
Last five matches - Bulgaria
October 12 - Playoffs: 2-1 vs. Northern Ireland (Won)
October 9 - Playoffs: 2-1 vs Lithuania (Lost)
September 8 - Friendly: 4-1 vs Georgia (Won)
September 5 - Playoffs: 1-0 vs Lithuania (Won)
September 2 - Playoffs: 1-1 vs. Italy
Last five matches - Ukraine
October 12 - Playoffs: 1-1 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
October 9 - Playoffs: 1-2 vs Finland (Won)
September 8 - Friendly match: 1-1 vs Czech Republic
September 4 - Playoffs: 1-1 vs France
September 1 - Playoffs: 2-2 vs Kazakhstan
Declarations - Yasen Petrov (Bulgaria).
"Ukraine is a strong opponent. I hope we will give a good game. Now we are building a new team that is worth putting pressure on to find out how we work. We need experience in matches with such opponents."
"I am sure that Ukraine will act differently with Bosnia and Herzegovina than with us. The opponent has a glorious history and strong players at their disposal. I hope my boys will write their history. We also have good traditions".
Declarations - Oleksandr Petrakov (Ukraine)
"It is a very serious game. We are preparing for Bosnia and Herzegovina. I will not talk about the task, in the match everything will be seen. The match with Bulgaria is very important for us, we really want people from Odessa to come and support us. There was great support in Lviv, I have never felt like that before. So we are waiting for the fans in Odessa and hope for their support on the eve of an important match with Bosnia and Herzegovina."
"The whole team, players and coaching staff wish Andriy Shevchenko success in Italy, we believe in him. We are very proud that he led the Serie A team."
Refereeing team
Referee: Arda Kardezler - Turkey
Assistant No.1: Kerem Erzoy - Turkey
Assistant No.2: Chevded Kamurkoglu - Turkey
Fourth official: Vitaliy Romanov - Ukraine
Alternates - Bulgaria
Yankov, Vutsov, Turitsov, Tsvetanov, Petkov, Minchev, Kostadinov, Karadzhov, Ivanov, Iliev, Chochev
Starters in Bulgaria
Roster: Mihaylov; Jordanov, Hristov, Dimitrov, Velkovski; Kiritov, Tsonev, Nedelev, Despodov, Tsonev, Iliev.
Coach: Yasen Petrov.
Aternates - Ukraine
Yaremchuk, Tsygankov, Stepanenko, Sikan, Riznyk, Pyatov, Kovalenko, Korniienko, Karavaev, Kacharava, Harmash, Buyalskyy.
Starters in Ukraine
Roster: Bushchan; Matvienko, Kryvtsov, Sovol; Tymchyk, Sydorchuck, Malinovsky, Zinchenko; Yarmolenko, Dovbyk, Zubkov.
D.T.: Oleksandr Petrakov.
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What time is Ukraine vs Bulgaria Friendly Match?
This is the start time of the game Ukraine vs Bulgaria of 11th November 2021 in several countries:
Argentina: 2:30 PM
Bolivia: 1:30 PM
Brazil: 2:30 PM
Chile: 2:30 PM
Colombia: 12:30 PM
Ecuador: 12:30 PM
USA (ET): 12:30 PM
Spain: 7:30 PM
Mexico: 11:30 AM
Paraguay: 1:30 PM
Peru: 12:30 PM
Uruguay: 2:30 PM
Key player - Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, the presence of Todor Nedelev stands out. The Botev Plovdiv midfielder is one of the main figures of the team due to his versatility, playing on the flanks or in the center, taking advantage of his virtues to generate danger.
Key player - Ukraine
The presence of Roman Yaremchuk stands out in Ukraine. The Benfica striker has had a good start to the season and is one of the main cards in the attack.
Squad List - Bulgaria
Squad List - Ukraine
History - Ukraine vs Bulgaria
These two teams have met five times, all in friendly matches. The statistics favor the Ukrainians, who have won three matches, while the other two were drawn.
Bulgaria, to finish the year well
The Bulgarian national team comes to this match with the task of showing a good face before the end of a new World Cup cycle. The fact that they have no chance of qualifying for the World Cup means that Yasen Petrov's team is under less pressure for this match and can play with a bit more peace of mind.
Ukraine prepares for the game against Bosnia
The Ukrainian national team comes to this match with the aim of staying in the qualification zone for the European play-offs, although it has a very remote chance of reaching direct qualification. This match will help Oleksandr Petrakov to have a clear idea of what he will need for the final match against Bosnia.
The match will be played at the Chernomorets Stadium
The match between Ukraine and Bulgaria will be played at the Chernomorets Arena Stadium in the city of Odessa, Ukraine. This venue, inaugurated in 1935 and rebuilt for 2011, has a capacity for 34,164 spectators.
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