Football Query

FIFA World Cup qualification 1973

Bulgaria 2–0 Cyprus

Sunday 18 Nov 1973 · Sofia, Bulgaria

Bulgaria2–0Cyprus

Goals2

  1. 2′1–0Bozhil Kolev Bulgaria
  2. 65′2–0Georgi Denev Bulgaria

Elo

World Football Elo before kick-off, and what the result did to it.

Bulgaria
1715 → 1717
Cyprus
1262 → 1260

Expected score for Bulgaria: 96% (a draw counts half), home advantage included.

Head to head

Meeting 3 of 17, 1972–2025.

Bulgaria wins
14
Draws
2
Cyprus wins
1

Form either side

Bulgaria

Before

After

Cyprus

Before

After

Road through the tournament

Bulgaria

Cyprus

Every Bulgaria v Cyprus match17

From Bulgaria's side.

6 Jun 2025Cyprus2–2HomeFriendly—
16 Nov 2022Cyprus2–0AwayFriendly—
16 Nov 2018Cyprus1–1AwayUEFA Nations League 2018—
13 Oct 2018Cyprus2–1HomeUEFA Nations League 2018—
15 Aug 2012Cyprus1–0HomeFriendly—
29 Mar 2011Cyprus1–0AwayFriendly—
10 Oct 2009Cyprus1–4AwayFIFA World Cup qualification 2009—
1 Apr 2009Cyprus2–0HomeFIFA World Cup qualification 2009—
7 Feb 2007Cyprus3–0AwayCyprus International Tournament 2007—
2 Apr 1997Cyprus4–1HomeFIFA World Cup qualification 1997—
14 Dec 1996Cyprus3–1AwayFIFA World Cup qualification 1996—
16 Jan 1979Cyprus1–0AwayFriendly—
30 Jan 1977Cyprus2–1AwayFriendly—
6 Feb 1974Cyprus4–1AwayFriendly—
18 Nov 1973Cyprus2–0HomeFIFA World Cup qualification 1973—
28 Jan 1973Cyprus3–0AwayFriendly—
19 Nov 1972Cyprus4–0AwayFIFA World Cup qualification 1972—

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