World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Bulgaria and Ireland play out 1-1 draw
SOFIA, Jun. 6, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria tied 1-1 with Ireland (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Irish second in Group 8 with 13 points. Bulgaria is third with 8 points. In their next game, Ireland will meet Cyprus on September 5, while Bulgaria will face Montenegro.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1962)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1994)
Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Bulgaria
1:1
Ireland
1:1 (1:1)
- 6 June 2009
- 20:30
- Sofia
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Italy | 14 |
| Ireland | 13 |
| Bulgaria | 8 |
 Cyprus | 5 |
 Montenegro | 4 |
 Georgia | 3 |
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