Even though the match seen in Sofia saw several chances a penalty had to decide this group C match.
Karel Poborsky was hacked down in the penalty box by Georgi Markov and the Benfica star did not miss the chance to put his country ahead with a low drive.
Despite the Czech side enjoying plenty of chances to score goalkeeper Zdravko Zdravkov performed superbly for the Bulgarians who avoided a shameful defeat.
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