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Bosnia & Herzegovina Mount Comeback Victory Over Romania in Thrilling Match
Zenica, November 15, 2025 – In a vibrant encounter held at the Bilino Polje stadium, Bosnia & Herzegovina secured an important victory over Romania in the World Cup qualification stage. The match, marked by high intensity and numerous cards, culminated in a final score favorable to the home side.
Romania took an early lead with a goal from D. Birligea in the 17th minute, assisted by V. Mihaila. However, Bosnia & Herzegovina didn’t give up, and after a first half characterized by fouls and cautions, they managed to equalize at the start of the second half with a goal from E. Dzeko in the 49th minute.
The match became complicated for Romania when D. Dragus received a red card in the 68th minute, leaving his team with ten men. Bosnia & Herzegovina capitalized on the numerical advantage and extended their lead with a goal from E. Bajraktarevic in the 80th minute, assisted by B. Tahirovic. In added time, H. Tabakovic sealed the victory with a third goal for the home team.
English referee Michael Oliver had a busy night, showing five yellow cards to Bosnia & Herzegovina players and two to Romanian players, in addition to the straight red card for Dragus. Bosnia & Herzegovina dominated possession with 59%, generating more goal-scoring opportunities with 15 shots, although only 4 of them were on target. Romania, on the other hand, had 41% possession and 8 shots, with only 2 directed at the goal.
Substitutions bosnia & herzegovina: at minute 46 A. Malic came in and K. Alajbegovic went out., at minute 46 S. Bazdar came in and H. Tabakovic went out., at minute 70 D. Burnic came in and I. Basic went out., at minute 83 B. Tahirovic came in and A. Hadziahmetovic went out., at minute 90 E. Dzeko came in and A. Gigovic went out.
Substitutions romania: at minute 66 D. Birligea came in and D. Dragus went out., at minute 76 I. Hagi came in and D. Miculescu went out., at minute 76 V. Dragomir came in and R. Marin went out., at minute 90 D. Man came in and F. Tanase went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Romania
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