Match report

Germany Triumphs 2-1 Over Bosnia & Herzegovina in UEFA Nations League

Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia & Herzegovina
1–2
FT
Germany
Germany
Oct 11, 2024

Germany secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina in a closely contested match in the UEFA Nations League. Despite a valiant effort from Bosnia & Herzegovina, Germany's early goals from D. Undav set the tone. Edin Dzeko managed to reduce the deficit late in the game, but Germany held on to claim the win.

Key Facts

  • D. Undav scored two goals for Germany at 30' and 36'.
  • Edin Dzeko scored a consolation goal for Bosnia & Herzegovina at 70'.
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina had three yellow cards: A. Gigovic (7'), E. Dzeko (66'), and B. Tahirović (74').
  • Germany had one yellow card: J. Kimmich (90'+5).
  • Germany's early lead was confirmed with assists from F. Wirtz and Maximilian Mittelstädtt.

Lineups

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Vasilj (G)
  • 4 J. Gazibegović (D)
  • 16 A. Barišić (D)
  • 18 N. Katić (D)
  • 5 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 17 D. Burnić (D)
  • 15 A. Gigović (M)
  • 13 I. Bašić (M)
  • 8 D. Huseinbašić (M)
  • 11 E. Džeko (F)
  • 10 E. Demirović (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 B. Tahirović
  • 20 H. Hajradinović
  • 19 D. Šarić
  • 23 E. Bajraktarević
  • 9 H. Tabaković
  • 12 O. Hadžikić
  • 3 E. Bičakčić
  • 7 E. Kulašin
  • 14 N. Omerović
  • 22 M. Zlomislić
  • 2 N. Mujakić
  • 21 S. Radeljić

Germany

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Nübel (G)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 18 M. Mittelstädt (D)
  • 8 R. Andrich (M)
  • 5 P. Groß (M)
  • 20 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 13 D. Undav (M)
  • 17 F. Wirtz (M)
  • 9 T. Kleindienst (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 R. Gosens
  • 10 J. Burkardt
  • 19 A. Stiller
  • 11 C. Führich
  • 3 W. Anton
  • 16 A. Pavlović
  • 15 N. Schlotterbeck
  • 12 O. Baumann
  • 22 J. Blaswich
  • 7 J. Leweling
  • 14 K. Schade

Timeline

  1. Bosnia & Herzegovina
    7' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gigovic

    Foul

  2. Germany
    30' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Undav · Assist: F. Wirtz
  3. Germany
    36' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Undav · Assist: Maximilian Mittelstädt
  4. Bosnia & Herzegovina
    46' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Bašić · On: B. Tahirović
  5. Germany
    59' Germany Var · Goal cancelled
    T. Kleindienst
  6. Bosnia & Herzegovina
    65' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Huseinbasic · On: Haris Hajradinović
  7. Bosnia & Herzegovina
    65' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gigovic · On: D. Šarić
  8. Bosnia & Herzegovina
    66' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow Card
    E. Dzeko

    Foul

  9. Germany
    66' Germany subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Maximilian Mittelstädt · On: R. Gosens
  10. Germany
    67' Germany subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Undav · On: Jonathan Burkardt
  11. Germany
    67' Germany subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Robert Andrich · On: A. Stiller
  12. Bosnia & Herzegovina
    70' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Dzeko · Assist: B. Tahirović
  13. Bosnia & Herzegovina
    74' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow Card
    B. Tahirović

    Foul

  14. Bosnia & Herzegovina
    82' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow Card
    Adrian Leon Barišić

    Foul

  15. Germany
    82' Germany subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: C. Fuhrich
  16. Bosnia & Herzegovina
    84' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Burnic · On: E. Bajraktarevic
  17. Germany
    90'+1 Germany subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Groß · On: Waldemar Anton
  18. Germany
    90'+5 Germany Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kimmich

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Bosnia & Herzegovina Germany
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 65% 89%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 251 705
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 1 4
xG
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 27% 73%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 164 627
Shots Inside Box 3 10
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • Germany took control early with two quick goals by D. Undav, setting the tone for the match.
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina's late goal by Edin Dzeko, reducing the deficit, provided a glimmer of hope but was not enough to turn the tide.