| 11.10.1953 | Sofia | Vasil Levski | 40 000 |
| BULGARIA | 1:2(1:1) | ROMANIA |
| Sokolov Apostol, Rakarov Kiril, Manolov Manol, Apostolov Boris, Bojkov Stefan, Stoyanov George, Yanev Krum, Dimitrov George, Tashkov Dobromir, Kolev Ivan, Arghirov Petar | Toma Costica, Androvici Adalbert, Apolzan Alexandru, Szoke Josif, Petschowski Josif(c), Bacut Gheorghe, Ozon Titus, Calinoiu Valeriu, Ene Alexandru, Serfozo Gavril, Suru Ion |
| Coach:Stoian Ormandjiev | Gheorge Popescu |
| Scorers:28' Kolev Ivan | 27' Serfozo Gavril, 52' Calinoiu Valeriu |
| Substitutions: | 46' in Onisie Stefan out Ozon Titus |
| Referee:Andor Dorogi (HUN) | Assistant referee:Franticzek Fronczyk (POL), Walter Reinhardt (GDR) |