O’Shea: Berbatov’s still hopeful Bulgaria can snatch second

DIMITAR BERBATOV still believes Bulgaria are in with a chance of pipping Ireland to second place in World Cup Group 8.

At least that’s what he has told his Manchester United team-mate John O’Shea, as both their countries prepare for penultimate qualifying games tonight.

In fact, it could be all over for Berbatov’s team even before Ireland take on Italy at Croke Park, since anything less than a victory in their away game against Cyprus – a match which kicks off two hours earlier – would finally end the Bulgarians’ slim hopes of travelling to South Africa.