Match report
Austria Edges Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-1 in World Cup Qualifiers
Bosnia & Herzegovina
1–2
FT
Austria
Sep 9, 2025
Austria edged out Bosnia & Herzegovina with a 2-1 victory in their World Cup Qualifiers match, thanks to goals from Marcel Sabitzer and Konrad Laimer. Despite a strong comeback from Bosnia & Herzegovina with Edin Dzeko's equalizer, Austria's resilience paid off with a late winner, securing their position in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-2 Austria
- • Goals: M. Sabitzer (49'), E. Dzeko (50'), K. Laimer (65')
- • Yellow Cards: M. Gregoritsch, N. Mujakić, N. Katić, P. Wimmer (2), P. Mwene
- • Red Card: P. Wimmer (90+4')
- • Key Players: Edin Dzeko (Bosnia & Herzegovina), Marcel Sabitzer (Austria)
Lineups
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 N. Vasilj (G)
- 7 A. Dedic (D)
- 18 N. Katic (D)
- 4 T. Muharemovic (D)
- 2 N. Mujakic (D)
- 15 A. Memic (M)
- 14 I. Sunjic (M)
- 6 B. Tahirovic (M)
- 8 A. Gigovic (M)
- 11 E. Dzeko (F)
- 10 E. Demirovic (F)
Substitutes
- 12 O. Hadzikic
- 22 M. Zlomislic
- 3 E. Kospo
- 5 E. Bajraktarevic
- 9 S. Bazdar
- 13 I. Basic
- 16 A. Barisic
- 17 D. Burnic
- 19 K. Alajbegovic
- 20 H. Hajradinovic
- 21 N. Omerovic
- 23 J. Gazibegovic
Austria
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Schlager (G)
- 20 K. Laimer (D)
- 15 P. Lienhart (D)
- 8 D. Alaba (D)
- 16 P. Mwene (D)
- 18 R. Schmid (M)
- 6 N. Seiwald (M)
- 4 X. Schlager (M)
- 9 M. Sabitzer (M)
- 19 C. Baumgartner (F)
- 11 M. Gregoritsch (F)
Substitutes
- 12 T. Lawal
- 13 P. Pentz
- 2 A. Prass
- 3 K. Danso
- 5 A. Schopf
- 7 M. Arnautovic
- 10 F. Grillitsch
- 14 L. Querfeld
- 17 M. Grull
- 21 P. Wimmer
- 22 R. Florucz
- 23 A. Weimann
Timeline
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?' Austria Card · Yellow CardM. GregoritschArgument
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45'+1 Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardNihad MujakićFoul
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49' Austria Goal · Normal GoalM. Sabitzer -
50' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal GoalE. Dzeko · Assist: Ermedin Demirović -
58' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Dedic · On: J. Gazibegovic -
62' Austria subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Gregoritsch · On: M. Arnautovic -
62' Austria subst · Substitution 2Off: X. Schlager · On: F. Grillitsch -
62' Austria subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Schmid · On: P. Wimmer -
65' Austria Goal · Normal GoalKonrad Laimer -
70' Austria Card · Yellow CardM. Sabitzer -
72' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Gigovic · On: E. Bajraktarevic -
72' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Memic · On: I. Bašić -
72' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Tahirović · On: K. Alajbegovic -
78' Austria subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Alaba · On: K. Danso -
86' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardNikola KatićFoul
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87' Austria Card · Yellow CardP. WimmerFoul
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87' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 5Off: Nihad Mujakić · On: S. Bazdar -
89' Austria Card · Yellow CardP. MweneTime wasting
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90'+3 Austria subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Baumgartner · On: A. Prass -
90'+4 Austria Card · Yellow CardP. WimmerFoul
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90'+4 Austria Card · Red CardP. WimmerFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Austria |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 79% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 11 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 300 | 423 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | 1.84 | 1.81 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 3 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 214 | 333 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Austria took the lead in the 49th minute through Marcel Sabitzer, but Bosnia & Herzegovina quickly responded with a goal from Edin Dzeko in the 50th minute, leveling the score.
- ▸ Konrad Laimer scored the decisive goal for Austria in the 65th minute, which held up despite late pressure from Bosnia & Herzegovina and a red card for Austria's Philipp Wimmer in stoppage time.