Soccer

Clinical Ireland secure rare victory on the road in Bulgaria

First-half goals from Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty put Hallgrímsson’s side in strong position to avoid relegation in Nations League

Ireland's Matt Doherty scores his sides second goal despite Dimitar Mitov of Bulgaria. Photograph: Kostadin Andonov/Inpho
Ireland's Matt Doherty scores his sides second goal despite Dimitar Mitov of Bulgaria. Photograph: Kostadin Andonov/Inpho
Gavin Cummiskey in Plovdiv
Thu Mar 20 2025 - 22:03 • 4 MIN READ

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Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent