The League of Ireland side were a match for Sofia in the first half but came under more pressure in the second.

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The first was earlier this year at a VTB Capital event in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.

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Substitute Michel Platini scored his first goal for Sofia in the 62nd minute, with the Brazilian summer signing holding off the defense and volleying home from the edge of the area.

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