Bulgaria Recovers from 0-2 Deficit to Hold Belarus to 2-2 Draw in UEFA Nations League

Match Report: Bulgaria 2-2 Belarus

Unlikely Comeback Earns Bulgaria Point at Home

Bulgaria staged a remarkable comeback from a 0-2 deficit to hold Belarus to a 2-2 draw in their UEFA Nations League Group C3 match on Sunday evening. The hosts found themselves trailing by two goals after Vitali Lisakovich and Vladislav Klimovich scored for Belarus in the first half. However, Bulgaria rallied in the second half with goals from Kiril Despodov and Radoslav Kirilov to salvage a point at home.

The draw leaves Bulgaria in third place in Group C3 with four points from four matches, while Belarus remains bottom of the group with one point. Bulgaria will next face North Macedonia away on June 13, while Belarus will host Georgia.

First Half: Belarus Takes Control

Belarus started the match brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute when Lisakovich headed home from close range. The visitors doubled their advantage just 10 minutes later when Klimovich converted a penalty after Stanislav Manolev was adjudged to have fouled Artem Kontsevoy in the box.

Bulgaria struggled to create clear-cut chances in the first half and went into the break two goals down. The hosts needed a quick response in the second half if they were to salvage anything from the match.

Second Half: Bulgaria Fights Back

Bulgaria came out with renewed determination in the second half and pulled a goal back just five minutes after the restart. Despodov finished off a fine team move to give the hosts a lifeline.

The goal gave Bulgaria belief and they pressed for an equalizer. The pressure eventually paid off in the 69th minute when Kirilov headed home from a corner to level the scores.

Bulgaria continued to push for a winner in the closing stages, but Belarus held on to secure a valuable point away from home.

Conclusion

Bulgaria's comeback from 0-2 down to earn a draw against Belarus was a testament to their character and fighting spirit. The hosts showed great determination and resilience to come back from a difficult position and will be hoping to carry that momentum into their next match against North Macedonia.