Match report
Austria 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina: World Cup Qualification Europe Draw
Austria
1–1
FT
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Nov 18, 2025
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
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?' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardS. KolasinacArgument
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12' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal GoalH. Tabakovic · Assist: A. Memic -
45'+4 Austria Card · Yellow CardKonrad LaimerArgument
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45' Austria Var · Goal cancelledKonrad Laimer -
54' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardD. HadzikadunicFoul
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59' Austria subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Wimmer · On: M. Gregoritsch -
62' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Tabakovic · On: A. Gigovic -
68' Austria subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Mwene · On: Stefan Posch -
68' Austria subst · Substitution 3Off: X. Schlager · On: R. Schmid -
71' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 2Off: Emir Karić · On: Nihad Mujakić -
77' Austria Goal · Normal GoalM. Gregoritsch -
82' Austria subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Arnautovic · On: A. Schöpf -
84' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Malic · On: S. Bazdar -
84' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Tahirović · On: A. Hadziahmetovic -
84' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.