Match report
Bosnia & Herzegovina Defeats San Marino 1-0 in World Cup Qualification
Bosnia & Herzegovina
1–0
FT
San Marino
Jun 7, 2025
Bosnia & Herzegovina held off San Marino to secure a crucial 1-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification match. The only goal of the game was scored by Edin Dzeko in the 66th minute, assisted by Arijan Dedic. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous opportunities, Bosnia & Herzegovina struggled to find the back of the net until Dzeko's well-taken finish. San Marino showed resilience with key substitutions and defensive efforts, but ultimately could not prevent the defeat.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-0 San Marino
- • Goal: Edin Dzeko (66')
- • Assist: Arijan Dedic
- • Yellow Cards: Edoardo Colombo (San Marino), Filippo Fabbri (San Marino), Arijan Dedic (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
- • Substitutions: A. Malic (46'), A. Gigovic (46'), S. Bazdar (62'), N. Katić (84')
Lineups
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 1 N. Vasilj (G)
- 23 A. Malic (D)
- 16 A. Barisic (D)
- 18 N. Katic (D)
- 17 D. Burnic (D)
- 6 B. Tahirovic (M)
- 14 I. Sunjic (M)
- 20 H. Hajradinovic (M)
- 8 A. Gigovic (M)
- 10 E. Demirovic (F)
- 9 S. Bazdar (F)
Substitutes
- 12 O. Hadzikic
- 22 V. Muftic
- 2 N. Mujakic
- 3 E. Bicakcic
- 4 T. Muharemovic
- 5 D. Huseinbasic
- 7 A. Dedic
- 11 E. Dzeko
- 13 I. Basic
- 15 A. Memic
- 19 D. Saric
- 21 L. Kulenovic
San Marino
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 E. Colombo (G)
- 4 F. Fabbri (D)
- 5 M. Cevoli
- 3 T. Benvenuti (D)
- 12 A. Riccardi
- 17 A. Golinucci
- 8 L. Capicchioni (M)
- 18 S. Zannoni (M)
- 11 A. Contadini (F)
- 10 N. Nanni (F)
- 21 L. Lazzari (F)
Substitutes
- 13 M. Zavoli
- 16 P. Amici
- 2 G. Benvenuti
- 6 D. Rossi
- 7 F. Salicioni
- 9 G. Matteoni
- 14 G. Valentini
- 15 M. Pasolini
- 19 N. Giacopetti
- 20 N. Sensoli
- 22 M. Mularoni
- 23 M. Valli Casadei
Timeline
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46' San Marino subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Capicchioni · On: Matteo Valli Casadei
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46' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Malic · On: A. Dedic
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46' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Gigovic · On: A. Memic
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60' San Marino Card · Yellow CardEdoardo Colombo
Time wasting
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62' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Bazdar · On: E. Dzeko
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66' San Marino subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Lazzari · On: N. Sensoli
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66' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal GoalE. Dzeko · Assist: A. Dedic
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71' San Marino subst · Substitution 3Off: Andrea Contadini · On: G. Benvenuti
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71' San Marino subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Nanni · On: N. Giacopetti
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71' San Marino subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Riccardi · On: M. Mularoni
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73' San Marino Card · Yellow CardFilippo Fabbri
Argument
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74' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardA. Dedic
Argument
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84' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 5Off: Nikola Katić · On: Ermin Bičakčić
Match Stats
| Stat | Bosnia & Herzegovina | San Marino |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 69% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 533 | 254 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 2 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 447 | 176 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The introduction of S. Bazdar in the 62nd minute provided the spark for Bosnia & Herzegovina's goal, as he helped to create the assist for Edin Dzeko.
- ▸ Edin Dzeko's goal in the 66th minute was a turning point, giving Bosnia & Herzegovina the lead they desperately needed and shifting the momentum in their favor.