Bulgarian Squad Braces to Drag Opening Win

Sports | October 9, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian national team's mentor Hristo Stoitchkov hoped his team can build on its opening World Cup qualifier win when the squad goes outdoors to meet Croatia in Zagreb on Saturday.

Bulgaria beat Iceland 3-1 on September 4, but Croatia figures to present a stiffer challenge. Croatia leads the group with six points through two matches and is yet to surrender a goal in wins over Hungary and Sweden.

However, star Croatian striker Dado Prso is doubtful for Saturday's clash with a sore knee.

Bulgaria will be without Zdravko Lazarov, Marian Hristov and Asen Bukarev due to various injuries. Wolfsburg striker Martin Petrov expects to play against Croatia despite injuring his foot in a Bundesliga match last weekend.

Further in the 2006 World Cup qualifier Bulgaria will host Malta on October 13.

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