World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Bulgaria hold France to 2-2
SOFIA, Oct. 9, 1976 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria tied 2-2 with France (halftime: 1-2), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result left both teams on top of Group 5 with one point. In their next game, France will meet Ireland on November 17, while Bulgaria will face Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
France at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958)
Bulgaria
2:2
France
2:2 (1:2)
- 9 October 1976
- Sofia
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| France | 1 |
 Ireland | 0 |
Matches
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