Coach Ivaylo Petev felt Bulgaria “dropped two points” in their 2-2 draw with Italy after a late equaliser.

The Azzurri had taken an early lead in last night’s Euro 2016 qualifier in Sofia, then conceded two counter-attacks in quick succession to turn the game around.

Eder came off the bench to curl in a sensational strike on his debut to secure an 84th-minute stalemate.

“We dropped two points,” Petev told uefa.com.

Coach Ivaylo Petev felt Bulgaria “dropped two points” in their 2-2 draw with Italy after a late equaliser.

The Azzurri had taken an early lead in last night’s Euro 2016 qualifier in Sofia, then conceded two counter-attacks in quick succession to turn the game around.

Eder came off the bench to curl in a sensational strike on his debut to secure an 84th-minute stalemate.

“We dropped two points,” Petev told uefa.com.

“Congratulations to the players who played with enthusiasm and zeal. Each of them met the assigned tactical tasks.

“At this stage the players did everything that they can do. Our chances of participating in the final remain. We will try to catch up to the leaders.”

Bulgaria remain fourth in Group H on five points, behind Norway on nine, Italy with 11 and Croatia on 13.

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