Match report
Bosnia & Herzegovina Defeats Cyprus 2–1 in World Cup Qualification
Bosnia & Herzegovina
2–1
FT
Cyprus
Mar 24, 2025
Bosnia & Herzegovina triumphed over Cyprus with a 2–1 victory in their World Cup Qualification match. Ermedin Demirović and Haris Hajradinović scored for Bosnia & Herzegovina, while Ioannis Pittas got Cyprus's lone goal. The match was characterized by intense moments, including two yellow cards for Cyprus's Pittas leading to his red card in injury time.
Key Facts
- • Bosnia & Herzegovina 2–1 Cyprus (World Cup Qualification Europe)
- • Ermedin Demirović scored the opening goal at 22 minutes
- • Ioannis Pittas equalized for Cyprus at 45 minutes
- • Haris Hajradinović secured the win for Bosnia & Herzegovina at 56 minutes
- • Ioannis Pittas received two yellow cards, leading to a red card in injury time
Lineups
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 N. Vasilj (G)
- 23 A. Malic (D)
- 16 A. Barisic (D)
- 21 S. Radeljic (D)
- 5 S. Kolasinac (D)
- 14 I. Sunjic (M)
- 6 B. Tahirovic (M)
- 20 H. Hajradinovic (M)
- 8 A. Gigovic (M)
- 7 A. Dedic (M)
- 10 E. Demirovic (F)
Substitutes
- 12 O. Hadzikic
- 22 M. Zlomislic
- 2 N. Mujakic
- 3 E. Bicakcic
- 4 T. Muharemovic
- 9 S. Bazdar
- 11 E. Dzeko
- 13 I. Basic
- 15 A. Memic
- 17 D. Burnic
- 18 N. Katic
- 19 D. Saric
Cyprus
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Mall (G)
- 6 G. Satsias (D)
- 15 C. Sielis (D)
- 19 K. Laifis (D)
- 14 G. Malekkidis (D)
- 8 I. Kousoulos (M)
- 17 L. Loizou (M)
- 23 I. Kosti (M)
- 20 G. Kastanos (M)
- 11 A. Kakoullis (M)
- 9 I. Pittas (F)
Substitutes
- 13 D. Demetriou
- 22 N. Michail
- 2 C. Kyriakou
- 3 N. Panagiotou
- 4 K. Pileas
- 5 C. Charalampous
- 7 Anderson Correia
- 10 P. Sotiriou
- 12 S. Gavriel
- 16 E. Antoniou
- 18 K. Artymatas
- 21 M. Tzionis
Timeline
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22' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal GoalErmedin Demirović · Assist: Haris Hajradinović
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36' Cyprus Card · Yellow CardKonstantinos Laifis
Argument
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40' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardIvan Šunjić
Foul
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45' Cyprus Goal · Normal GoalIoannis Pittas · Assist: Konstantinos Laifis
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46' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Gigovic · On: S. Bazdar
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46' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Tahirović · On: D. Šarić
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56' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal GoalHaris Hajradinović
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65' Cyprus subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Loizou · On: C. Kyriakou
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65' Cyprus subst · Substitution 2Off: Ioannis Kousoulos · On: M. Tzionis
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72' Cyprus subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Kosti · On: C. Charalampous
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72' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 4Off: Adrian Leon Barišić · On: Nikola Katić
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75' Cyprus Card · Yellow CardIoannis Pittas
Foul
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83' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardStjepan Radeljić
Foul
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88' Cyprus subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Kakoullis · On: P. Sotiriou
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88' Cyprus subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Malekkides · On: Anderson Correia
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90'+5 Cyprus Card · Yellow CardIoannis Pittas
Argument
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90'+5 Cyprus Card · Red CardIoannis Pittas
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Cyprus |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 73% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 394 | 307 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 6 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 299 | 223 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Ermedin Demirović gave Bosnia & Herzegovina a strong start, setting the tone for their eventual victory
- ▸ Ioannis Pittas's equalizing goal at 45 minutes gave Cyprus hope, but the sending-off of Pittas late in the game sealed Bosnia & Herzegovina's win