Match Report
The table read 50th (Bulgaria, 3 pts) against 33rd (Saudi Arabia, 4 pts), 1 points apart. The last five rounds placed Bulgaria no better than 82nd for form, against 50th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1/0 for Bulgaria and 3.5/2.75 for Saudi Arabia (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.26.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Bulgaria.
The venue was Estádio do Restelo, with room for 19,856 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Bulgaria: Ivelin Popov (81')
Key stats
Possession: Bulgaria 58% · Saudi Arabia 42% · Total shots: 16-9 · On target: 5-6 · Corners: 9-5




