Match report
Bosnia & Herzegovina Defeats Romania 1-0 in World Cup Qualification
Romania
0–1
FT
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Mar 21, 2025
Bosnia & Herzegovina claimed a narrow but significant victory over Romania in their World Cup - Qualification Europe match, with A. Gigovic scoring the only goal in the 14th minute. Despite Romania's efforts, they were unable to find an equalizer, leaving them frustrated and disappointed.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Romania 0–1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
- • Goal: A. Gigovic (14')
- • Assist: S. Kolasinac
- • Yellow Cards for Romania: Florin Niță (42'), N. Stanciu (55'), N. Bancu (69'), A. Sut (81'), I. Hagi (90'+6)
- • Yellow Cards for Bosnia & Herzegovina: A. Gigovic (17'), A. Malic (63'), Nikola Vasilj (65')
Lineups
Romania
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 F. Nita (G)
- 2 A. Ratiu (D)
- 3 M. Popescu (D)
- 15 A. Burca (D)
- 11 N. Bancu (D)
- 18 R. Marin (M)
- 6 M. Marin (M)
- 10 N. Stanciu (M)
- 20 D. Man (F)
- 9 D. Dragus (F)
- 17 F. Tanase (F)
Substitutes
- 12 H. Moldovan
- 16 S. Tarnovanu
- 4 A. Rus
- 5 V. Ghita
- 7 D. Alibec
- 8 A. Chipciu
- 13 A. Sut
- 14 I. Hagi
- 19 V. Dragomir
- 21 O. Morutan
- 22 A. Mitrita
- 23 D. Sorescu
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 N. Vasilj (G)
- 23 A. Malic (D)
- 16 A. Barisic (D)
- 21 S. Radeljic (D)
- 5 S. Kolasinac (D)
- 8 A. Gigovic (M)
- 14 I. Sunjic (M)
- 6 B. Tahirovic (M)
- 7 A. Dedic (M)
- 10 E. Demirovic (F)
- 11 E. Dzeko (F)
Substitutes
- 12 O. Hadzikic
- 22 M. Zlomislic
- 2 N. Mujakic
- 3 E. Bicakcic
- 4 T. Muharemovic
- 9 S. Bazdar
- 13 I. Basic
- 15 A. Memic
- 17 D. Burnic
- 18 N. Katic
- 19 D. Saric
- 20 H. Hajradinovic
Timeline
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14' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal GoalA. Gigovic · Assist: S. Kolasinac
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17' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardA. Gigovic
Foul
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42' Romania Card · Yellow CardFlorin Niță
Foul
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46' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Dzeko · On: S. Bazdar
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54' Romania Var · Penalty cancelledI. Hagi
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55' Romania Card · Yellow CardN. Stanciu
Argument
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62' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Gigovic · On: A. Memic
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63' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardA. Malic
Foul
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65' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardNikola Vasilj
Time wasting
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69' Romania Card · Yellow CardN. Bancu
Foul
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69' Romania subst · Substitution 2Off: Marius Marin · On: A. Sut
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74' Romania subst · Substitution 3Off: Razvan Marin · On: A. Mitriță
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77' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Tahirović · On: D. Burnic
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77' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Dedic · On: D. Šarić
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80' Romania subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Drăguș · On: D. Alibec
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80' Romania subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Man · On: O. Moruțan
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81' Romania Card · Yellow CardA. Sut
Foul
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87' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Malic · On: Ermin Bičakčić
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90'+6 Romania Card · Yellow CardI. Hagi
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Romania | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 25 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 70% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 577 | 303 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 2 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 491 | 211 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Early goal by A. Gigovic (14') provided Bosnia & Herzegovina with a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Romania had a potential penalty call overturned by VAR in the 54th minute, which could have changed the game's momentum.