Match report

Austria 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina: World Cup Qualification Europe Draw

Austria

1–1

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Nov 18, 2025

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Nov 18, 2025 · FT

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In a tightly contested World Cup Qualification Europe match, Austria managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina. The game saw early dominance from Bosnia & Herzegovina, who opened the scoring through H. Tabakovic in the 12th minute. Austria leveled the score in the 77th minute through a goal by M. Gregoritsch, salvaging a point in a game full of VAR interventions and several yellow cards.

Key Facts

• Bosnia & Herzegovina took the lead in the 12th minute with a goal from H. Tabakovic, assisted by A. Memic.
• Austria equalized in the 77th minute with a goal by M. Gregoritsch.
• S. Kolasinac of Bosnia & Herzegovina received a yellow card for argument in the 0th minute.
• Konrad Laimer of Austria received a yellow card for argument in the 45th minute.
• There were multiple substitutions in the second half from both teams, including Austria's M. Arnautovic replacing A. Schöpf in the 82nd minute.

Lineups

Austria

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 A. Schlager (G)
20 K. Laimer (D)
15 P. Lienhart (D)
3 K. Danso (D)
16 P. Mwene (D)
4 X. Schlager (M)
6 N. Seiwald (M)
21 P. Wimmer (M)
19 C. Baumgartner (M)
9 M. Sabitzer (M)
7 M. Arnautovic (F)

Substitutes

12 N. Polster
13 P. Pentz
2 M. Friedl
5 S. Posch
8 D. Alaba
10 F. Grillitsch
11 M. Gregoritsch
14 L. Querfeld
17 M. Grull
18 R. Schmid
22 N. Wurmbrand
23 A. Schopf

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

1 N. Vasilj (G)
23 A. Malic (D)
3 D. Hadzikadunic (D)
4 T. Muharemovic (D)
18 E. Karic (D)
20 E. Bajraktarevic (M)
14 I. Sunjic (M)
6 B. Tahirovic (M)
15 A. Memic (M)
11 E. Dzeko (F)
10 H. Tabakovic (F)

Substitutes

12 O. Hadzikic
22 M. Zlomislic
2 N. Mujakic
5 S. Kolasinac
8 A. Gigovic
9 S. Bazdar
13 I. Basic
16 A. Hadziahmetovic
19 D. Saric
21 K. Alajbegovic

Timeline

?' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow Card

S. Kolasinac

Argument
12' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal Goal

H. Tabakovic · Assist: A. Memic
45'+4 Austria Card · Yellow Card

Konrad Laimer

Argument
45' Austria Var · Goal cancelled

Konrad Laimer
54' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow Card

D. Hadzikadunic

Foul
59' Austria subst · Substitution 1

Off: P. Wimmer · On: M. Gregoritsch
62' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 1

Off: H. Tabakovic · On: A. Gigovic
68' Austria subst · Substitution 2

Off: P. Mwene · On: Stefan Posch
68' Austria subst · Substitution 3

Off: X. Schlager · On: R. Schmid
71' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 2

Off: Emir Karić · On: Nihad Mujakić
77' Austria Goal · Normal Goal

M. Gregoritsch
82' Austria subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Arnautovic · On: A. Schöpf
84' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. Malic · On: S. Bazdar
84' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 4

Off: B. Tahirović · On: A. Hadziahmetovic
84' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 5

Off: Ivan Šunjić · On: K. Alajbegovic

Match Stats

Stat	Austria	Bosnia & Herzegovina
Fouls	8	9
Pass Accuracy	86%	70%
Offsides	2	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	10	8
Corners	4	2
Total Passes	637	280
Yellow Cards	1	2
Blocked Shots	2	3
Shots on Target	3	1
xG	1.02	0.76
Shots off Target	5	4
Possession	70%	30%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	551	196
Shots Inside Box	6	5
Saves	0	2
Shots Outside Box	4	3

Key Match Notes

▸ The early goal by Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 12th minute set the tone for a cautious approach from Austria.
▸ Austria's equalizer in the 77th minute through M. Gregoritsch shifted the momentum towards Austria, putting pressure on Bosnia & Herzegovina to secure a victory in the closing stages of the match.