An own goal in stoppage time helped Hungary secure a 2-2 draw and qualify for their third straight European Championship in a game marred by violent clashes outside an empty stadium in Bulgaria. Bulgarian fans on Thursday threw makeshift bombs, stones and plastic bottles at the police, which responded with a water cannon after trash cans were set on fire in the capital of Sofia. Local media reported several protesters were injured. Thousands of Bulgarian supporters were protesting the management of the Bulgarian football federation, which they blame for the national team's poor results. Fans were made more upset with the decision to play the match against Hungary in an empty stadium. The Bulgarian national team haven't qualified for a major tournament in nearly two decades. They were coming off humiliating losses to Albania in a friendly and to Lithuania in qualifying, prompting fans to call for a nationwide protest and demand for the resignation of officials.
UEFA European Championship 2024 Qualifiers: Hungary Hold Bulgaria 2-2, Seal Berth In Violence-Marred Match - In Pics
An own goal in stoppage time helped Hungary secure a 2-2 draw and qualify for their third straight European Championship in a game marred by violent clashes outside an empty stadium in Bulgaria. Bulgarian fans on Thursday threw makeshift bombs, stones and plastic bottles at the police, which responded with a water cannon after trash cans were set on fire in the capital of Sofia. Local media reported several protesters were injured. Thousands of Bulgarian supporters were protesting the management of the Bulgarian football federation, which they blame for the national team's poor results. Fans were made more upset with the decision to play the match against Hungary in an empty stadium. The Bulgarian national team haven't qualified for a major tournament in nearly two decades. They were coming off humiliating losses to Albania in a friendly and to Lithuania in qualifying, prompting fans to call for a nationwide protest and demand for the resignation of officials.
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