France beats Bulgaria to reach Euro quarterfinals

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Posted on 18 June 1996

NEWCASTLE, Jun. 18, 1996 (AMP) — England 96 : France defeated Bulgaria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Euro group stage game on Tuesday. France advance to the Quarterfinals. Bulgaria is eliminated.

Fixtures and Results : Group B

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Overview

France at the Euro

1 title (1984)
4 appearances (first in 1960)
10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
Statistics: Champions (1984) Fourth Place (1960)

Bulgaria at the Euro

First appearance
10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)

France

3:1

Bulgaria

3:1 (1:0)

18 June 1996
Newcastle

Group B

Team	Pts
France	7
Spain	5
Bulgaria	4
Romania	0

Matches

Bulgaria 1-1 Spain (9 Jun. 1996)
France 1-0 Romania (10 Jun. 1996)
Bulgaria 1-0 Romania (13 Jun. 1996)
France 1-1 Spain (15 Jun. 1996)
France 3-1 Bulgaria (18 Jun. 1996)
Spain 2-1 Romania (18 Jun. 1996)

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