Match report

Bulgaria Defeats Luxembourg 1-0 in UEFA Nations League

Luxembourg
Luxembourg
0–1
FT
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Nov 15, 2024

Bulgaria secured a narrow victory over Luxembourg with a solitary goal from A. Kraev in the UEFA Nations League match. The visitors held off determined Luxembourg resistance to claim a crucial three points. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions, Bulgaria's defense remained solid, ensuring a win that could prove vital in their group standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Luxembourg 0-1 Bulgaria
  • • A. Kraev scored the only goal for Bulgaria at 23 minutes
  • • Luxembourg's Florian Bohnert and L. Jans received yellow cards
  • • Bulgaria's K. Despodov, G. Milanov, and Vasil Panayotov were also cautioned
  • • Substitutions included G. Milanov for Zhivko Atanasov in Bulgaria

Lineups

Luxembourg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Pereira Cardoso (G)
  • 18 L. Jans (D)
  • 2 S. Korač (D)
  • 13 D. Carlson (D)
  • 17 M. Pinto (D)
  • 8 C. Martins (M)
  • 6 T. Moreira (M)
  • 9 D. Sinani (M)
  • 19 M. Olesen (M)
  • 4 F. Bohnert (M)
  • 10 G. Rodrigues (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Omosanya
  • 20 T. Rupil
  • 15 E. Džogović
  • 21 S. Thill
  • 12 R. Schon
  • 14 K. D'Anzico
  • 5 A. Curci
  • 3 E. Mahmutović
  • 7 L. Gerson
  • 16 D. Jonathans
  • 23 L. Fox
  • 22 M. Martins

Bulgaria

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Mitov (G)
  • 2 V. Popov
  • 15 S. Petrov (D)
  • 5 A. Petkov (D)
  • 13 F. Nürnberger (D)
  • 17 G. Milanov (M)
  • 18 V. Panayotov (M)
  • 8 A. Kraev (M)
  • 11 K. Despodov (M)
  • 14 F. Krastev (F)
  • 9 A. Kolev (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Z. Atanasov
  • 19 A. Ahmedov
  • 10 R. Kirilov
  • 6 V. Antov
  • 22 I. Iliev
  • 7 G. Rusev
  • 16 M. Petkov
  • 21 S. Vutsov
  • 20 N. Minkov
  • 12 L. Petkov
  • 23 P. Iliev
  • 4 H. Petrov

Timeline

  1. Bulgaria
    23' Bulgaria Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kraev
  2. Bulgaria
    28' Bulgaria Card · Yellow Card
    K. Despodov

    Argument

  3. Bulgaria
    43' Bulgaria Card · Yellow Card
    G. Milanov

    Foul

  4. Bulgaria
    53' Bulgaria Card · Yellow Card
    Vasil Panayotov

    Foul

  5. Luxembourg
    58' Luxembourg Card · Yellow Card
    Florian Bohnert

    Foul

  6. Luxembourg
    61' Luxembourg Card · Yellow Card
    L. Jans

    Foul

  7. Bulgaria
    62' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Milanov · On: Zhivko Atanasov
  8. Luxembourg
    77' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Olesen · On: T. Rupil
  9. Bulgaria
    78' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Krastev · On: A. Ahmedov
  10. Bulgaria
    78' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aleksandar Kolev · On: R. Kirilov
  11. Bulgaria
    83' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kraev · On: V. Antov
  12. Luxembourg
    84' Luxembourg Card · Yellow Card
    C. Martins

    Foul

  13. Luxembourg
    85' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mica Pinto · On: E. Dzogovic

Match Stats

Stat Luxembourg Bulgaria
Fouls 16 9
Pass Accuracy 85% 74%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 7
Corners 12 0
Total Passes 549 312
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 467 230
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Kraev's goal in the 23rd minute gave Bulgaria the lead and control of the match
  • ▸ Luxembourg's numerous yellow cards affected their ability to push for an equalizer