Lithuania announce Bulgaria friendly
Sunday, June 22, 2003
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Lithuania will travel to take on Bulgaria for the first time in an international friendly match on 20 August.
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Lithuania will travel to take on Bulgaria for the first time when the two sides meet in an international friendly match on 20 August.
Ideal preparation
Bulgaria will use the match to prepare for their UEFA Euro 2004™ Group 8 qualifier against Estonia on 6 September, while Lithuania visit the Faroe Islands in their next Group 5 match four days later. The two nations' Under-21 sides will meet the night before.
Group standings
Lithuania are currently fourth in Group 5, four points behind leaders Germany, with seven points from six matches. Bulgaria top Group 8, one point ahead of Croatia and Belgium, with eleven points from five qualifying fixtures.
Baltic Cup
Lithuania will also participate in the Baltic Cup in Estonia at the beginning of July. Firstly, they face Latvia on 3 July and then the hosts the following day. The U21 teams will also play in the same days.
