Tsvetanov bolsters Bulgaria bid
Sunday, April 27, 2008
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Israel 0-1 Bulgaria
Momchil Tsvetanov's early goal proved enough for victory as Bulgaria attempt to reach their first U19 finals.
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Bulgaria's bid to reach a first UEFA European Under-19 Championship continued apace after Momchil Tsvetanov's early goal proved enough for victory against Israel in the opening round of matches in Elite round Group 3.
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The PFC Litex Lovech midfielder scored the only goal at the Lisleby Stadium in Fredrikstad in the eleventh minute as Mihail Madanski's side made a solid start to their campaign with the prize of a place in this summer's final tournament in the Czech Republic on offer. Bulgaria's next opponents on Tuesday are section hosts Norway, defeated 3-2 by Iceland on Matchday 1, while Israel will attempt to revive their challenge against Iceland the same day.