1924 was a big year in Bulgarian football. The first national championship competition was scheduled and the nation played its first international fixtures.
Regional leagues had been held since 1921, and in 1924 a unification tournament for the 6 regional champions was planned. Unfortunately this was abandoned when Vladislav (Varna) refused to replay their semi final with Levski in Sofia, wanting a switch to Varna as the original tie had been played in Sofia. This was never resolved.
The following season's championship was successfully concluded, with Vladislav beating Levski 2-0 in the final.
Bulgaria's first international came on 21.05.24 at Vienna's Simmeringer Sportplatz.
The team featured 9 Levski players.
Regional leagues had been held since 1921, and in 1924 a unification tournament for the 6 regional champions was planned. Unfortunately this was abandoned when Vladislav (Varna) refused to replay their semi final with Levski in Sofia, wanting a switch to Varna as the original tie had been played in Sofia. This was never resolved.
The following season's championship was successfully concluded, with Vladislav beating Levski 2-0 in the final.
Bulgaria's first international came on 21.05.24 at Vienna's Simmeringer Sportplatz.
The team featured 9 Levski players.
Petar Ivanov
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Aleksandar Hristov
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Simeon Yankov
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Gheno Mateev
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Boian Byanov
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S.С. Ticha, (Varna)
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Dimitr Manolov
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S.C. Slavia, (Sofia)
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Dimitr Mutafchiev
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Nikola Mutafchiev
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Tsvetan Genev
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Konstantin Maznikov
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Kiril Yovovich
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Austria (in their 87th international) were too strong for the Bulgarians, who held out until the 31st minute. The final score was Austria 6, Bulgaria 0.
Bulgaria made 2 changes for their next match, against The Irish Free State at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Petar Ivanov
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Aleksandar Hristov
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Simeon Yankov
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Ivan Radoev
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Boian Byanov
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S.С. Ticha, (Varna)
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Dimitr Manolov
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S.C. Slavia, (Sofia)
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Dimitr Mutafchiev
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Nikola Mutafchiev
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Todor Vladimirov
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S.C. Slavia, (Sofia)
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Konstantin Maznikov
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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Kiril Yovovich
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S.C. Levski, (Sofia)
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They were beaten by Patrick Dunkan's 75th minute goal.
Bulgaria's first international win came in their 15th match, against Romania in 1930.
