Match report
Cyprus 2–2 Bosnia & Herzegovina: Draw in World Cup Qualification Europe
Cyprus
2–2
FT
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Oct 9, 2025
Cyprus held Bosnia & Herzegovina to a 2–2 draw in their World Cup Qualification Europe match on 2025-10-09. The game featured an early lead for Bosnia & Herzegovina, followed by Cyprus equalizing through an own goal and a goal by Konstantinos Laifis. The match concluded with Cyprus scoring a late penalty to secure the draw.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Cyprus 2–2 Bosnia & Herzegovina
- • Nikola Katič scored the opening goal for Bosnia & Herzegovina
- • Cyprus equalized with an own goal by N. Michail
- • Konstantinos Laifis scored Cyprus' first goal
- • Ioannis Pittas scored the penalty to secure the draw
Lineups
Cyprus
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 N. Michail (G)
- 17 A. Shikkis (D)
- 16 S. Andreou (D)
- 19 K. Laifis (D)
- 7 Anderson Correia (D)
- 18 K. Artymatas (M)
- 20 G. Kastanos (M)
- 10 L. Loizou (M)
- 5 C. Charalampous (M)
- 21 M. Tzionis (M)
- 9 I. Pittas (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Mall
- 12 P. Kyriakou
- 2 K. Pileas
- 3 N. Panagiotou
- 4 H. Kyprianou
- 6 G. Satsias
- 8 I. Kousoulos
- 11 A. Kakoullis
- 13 E. Andreou
- 14 G. Malekkidis
- 15 N. Koutsakos
- 23 C. Kyriakou
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 N. Vasilj (G)
- 7 A. Dedic (D)
- 18 N. Katic (D)
- 4 T. Muharemovic (D)
- 2 N. Mujakic (D)
- 14 I. Sunjic (M)
- 6 B. Tahirovic (M)
- 15 A. Memic (M)
- 8 A. Gigovic (M)
- 19 K. Alajbegovic (M)
- 11 E. Dzeko (F)
Substitutes
- 12 O. Hadzikic
- 22 M. Zlomislic
- 3 D. Hadzikadunic
- 5 E. Bajraktarevic
- 9 S. Bazdar
- 10 L. Menalo
- 13 I. Basic
- 16 A. Barisic
- 17 D. Burnic
- 20 N. Omerovic
- 21 H. Tabakovic
- 23 D. Besirovic
Timeline
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9' Cyprus Card · Yellow CardAnderson Correia
Foul
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10' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal GoalNikola Katić
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29' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardNihad Mujakić
Foul
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36' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Own GoalN. Michail
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45' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardK. Alajbegovic
Foul
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45' Cyprus Goal · Normal GoalKonstantinos Laifis
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46' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 1Off: Nihad Mujakić · On: D. Burnic
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51' Cyprus Card · Yellow CardAntreas Shikkis
Foul
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63' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardIvan Šunjić
Persistent fouling
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65' Cyprus subst · Substitution 1Off: Anderson Correia · On: K. Pileas
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65' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Alajbegovic · On: E. Bajraktarevic
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65' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Gigovic · On: I. Bašić
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72' Cyprus subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Charalampous · On: A. Kakoullis
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80' Cyprus subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Tzionis · On: E. Andreou
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80' Cyprus subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Loizou · On: N. Koutsakos
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80' Cyprus subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Artymatas · On: C. Kyriakou
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81' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardB. Tahirović
Foul
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83' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Memic · On: N. Omerović
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90'+4 Cyprus Var · Penalty confirmedA. Kakoullis
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90' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Tahirović · On: D. Besirovic
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90' Cyprus Goal · PenaltyIoannis Pittas
Match Stats
| Stat | Cyprus | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 70% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 516 | 287 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | 2.83 | 1.64 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 442 | 201 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 12 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bosnia & Herzegovina took the lead early through Nikola Katič's goal, but Cyprus equalized through an own goal by N. Michail, turning the momentum in their favor.
- ▸ Late in the match, Cyprus secured the draw with a penalty kick scored by Ioannis Pittas, ensuring both teams ended with a point in this World Cup Qualification Europe encounter.