A paradoxical situation unfolded as both teams failed to generate even a single expected goal (xG), yet managed to score four goals between them. The final xG tally stood at 0.68 to 0.77, indicating that neither side truly deserved to score, but the match ended 3-1.
Bosnia’s chances of qualifying directly for the playoffs were slim, but a victory over Qatar kept their hopes alive of advancing from third place. The Balkan side accomplished their task and now await the final group stage standings.
World Cup 2026
Bosnia 3-1 Qatar (2-1 at halftime)
Goals: Alajbegović 29’ (1-0); Al-Brak 34’ (own goal) (2-0); Al-Haidos 42’ (2-1); Memić Am. 80’ (3-1)
Bosnia: Vasil N.; Kolašinac; Katić (Hadžikadunić 64’); Radelić; Malik (Memić Am. 46’); Šunjić I. (Tahirović 46’); Bašić I.; Alajbegović (Burnić 82’); Bajraktarević; Demirović; Džeko (Mahmić 64’)
Substitutions: Tahirović (46’); Memić Am. (46’); Hadžikadunić (64’); Mahmić (64’); Burnić (82’)
Reserves: Jurkas; Zlomislić; Mujakić N.; Dedić A.; Gigović; Hadžiahmetović; Baždar; Tabaković; Lukić J.
Yellow cards: Memić Am. 81’
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