Bullyboy tactics backfire on Bulgarians

Bulgaria 0 Denmark 2

Bullyboy tactics backfire on Bulgarians
Sat, 19 Jun, 2004 - 01:00
Paul Walker

The Bulgarians, after shipping in five goals to Sweden in their opening game, set out seemingly intent to bully their way to victory.

But their tactics backfired as Denmark deservedly claimed the win after a first-half strike from Jon Dahl Tomasson and a late effort from Jesper Gronkjaer.

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