Sweden missed the chance to secure victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina, settling for a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League encounter. Both teams’ managers opted for an attacking approach: the Scandinavians dominated possession from the outset, but the Bosnians consistently threatened with dangerous counterattacks.
The breakthrough came in the 61st minute when Viktor Djokeresh finished off a cross, netting another goal for the Swedish national team. Despite taking the lead, the visitors were unable to hold on for the win. In the 80th minute, 19-year-old rising star Kerim Alaibegovic delivered a brilliant strike to rescue Bosnia and Herzegovina from defeat, securing a crucial point for his side.
UEFA Nations League 2026-27
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Sweden 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: Djokeresh 61 (0:1); Alaibegovic 80 (1:1)
Bosnia and Herzegovina lineup: Hamzic; Muharemovic; Kolasinac; Katic (Smailovic, 87); Gigovic; Basic I. (Mahmic, 76); Memic Am.; Alaibegovic (Sunic I., 87); Bajraktarevic; Demirovic (Lukic J., 76); Dzeko (Tabakovic, 63)
Substitutions: Tabakovic (63), Mahmic (76), Lukic J. (76), Smailovic (87), Sunic I. (87)
Reserves: Jurkas; Zlomislic; Mujakic N.; Malik; Omerovic; Radeljic; Djuric
Sweden lineup: Johansson V.; Lindelof; Gudmundsson G.; Skoglund; Starfelt (Smith E., 31); Chelstrem; Larsson Hu.; Bernhardsson (Svedberg, 76); Zeneli B. (Bergvall, 76); Djokeresh; Nanasi (Sema, 90)
Substitutions: Smith E. (31), Bergvall (76), Svedberg (76), Sema (90)
Reserves: Thornqvist N.; Ellborg; Beimo; Svensson D.; Dahl; Abraham P.; Bolin H.
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