Serbia drove through Nico Elvedi's own objective in first-half stoppage time and Aleksandar Mitrovic multiplied the benefit before Predrag Rajkovic saved a punishment from Swiss striker Breel Embolo. Serbia took a giant stride towards survival in the UEFA Nations League top-flight by securing a 2-0 victory over near rivals Switzerland - their first-ever head-to-head win. With Serbia and Switzerland essentially competing against each other to avoid relegation from Group A4, you’d have been forgiven for expecting a brighter start from two sides desperate to beat the other. It turned out to be quite the opposite though, as the only bright spot in an incredibly dull start came when Veljko Birmancevic ’s tame effort was easily gathered by Gregor Kobel . It took until just after the half-hour mark for the game's first big chance to arrive, but it was wasted by Breel Embolo who skewed wide after he was teed up by Silvan Widmer . That ...
The story of Bulgaria’s astonishing journey to the semi-finals of the 1994 FIFA World Cup is not just about football. It’s a tale of hope, determination, and the incredible spirit of an underdog team that dared to dream big. This remarkable chapter in sports history unfolded in the United States, where Bulgaria, a small nation not widely recognized in the football world, turned the tables against all odds. Germany winner of last World Cup competition concidered af a winner before start,but... FIFA drew Bulgaria in Group C of the UEFA qualification campaign for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. But the Lavovete could only finish their group in fourth place behind Switzerland, Italy and Northern Ireland. Italy lost to North Macedonia in the Path C play-off semi-finals. Making the semi-finals of the 1994 World Cup in the USA is a distant memory for Bulgaria now. So, with Qatar about to host the 2022 edition, HITC Football takes a look back at the Lavovete stunning the global stage with Stoic...