Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar preview

2026 World Cup, World
Seattle Stadium Wed, 24 Jun - 7:00 PM
World Cup
Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH
3 1
Qatar QAT
Full Time Wed, 24 Jun 7:00 PM
Round 3 Group Stage
Kerim Alajbegovic - 29'
Mahmoud Abunada - 34' (Own Goal)
Ermin Mahmic - 80'
Goal
|
Goal
Hasan Al-Haydos  - 42'

CONTEXT

Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar by a final score of 3-1. The home side led 2-1 at halftime before adding a third goal after the break. Bosnia and Herzegovina controlled 54 percent of possession while Qatar held 46 percent. Despite the victory the home team recorded lower expected goals at 0.65 against Qatar's 0.92. The stronger side prevailed on the day with no red cards issued to either team. The outcome diverged from xG projections yet remained consistent with other pre-match indicators. Minimal structural deviation was observed for the winning side.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Bosnia and Herzegovina showed a minimal deviation of 2.1 percent from pre-match expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome was not consistent with the xG values as Qatar held a higher expected goals total.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations despite the xG differential.
  • xG expectations: Qatar posted higher xG at 0.92 compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina's 0.65.
  • Event impact: Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a 3-1 victory after leading 2-1 at halftime.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued during the match affecting the outcome.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Valenzuela Sáez
J. Valenzuela Sáez
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
J. Urrego Martínez
J. Urrego Martínez
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
T. Moreno
T. Moreno
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Y. Araki
Y. Araki
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Bosnia and Herzegovina S. Barbarez
S. Barbarez
VS
Qatar J. Lopetegui Argote
J. Lopetegui Argote
0.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.5
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Switzerland Rank: L
Canada Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Canada Rank: L
Switzerland Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Bosnia and Herzegovina
97.89%
Draw
1.92%
Away Qatar
0.2%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
20.93
14.44
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Qatar
Power Score
20.93
14.44
League Position
3
4
Global Rank
65
55

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Bosnia and Herzegovina — Opponent-weighted form score
Qatar — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Bosnia and Herzegovina Qatar

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Qatar

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Bosnia and Herzegovina ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Qatar
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
30.19
23.15
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
23.15
30.19
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Bosnia and Herzegovina +0.63 Efficiency Index
vs
Qatar -0.63 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Qatar
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Bosnia and Herzegovina
vs
Qatar
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Bosnia and Herzegovina Qatar
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
39%
7%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.25 vs -0.07
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Bosnia and Herzegovina Qatar
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
7%
39%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.07 vs -0.25
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Qatar
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Bosnia and Herzegovina
vs
Qatar
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Bosnia and Herzegovina Qatar
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.30
Qatar 0.27
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Bosnia and Herzegovina Qatar
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.03
Qatar 0.07
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Qatar
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BIH had peak pressure around 30'.
  • BIH started the game with stronger pressure.
BIH Pressure QAT Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BIH reached the top pressure at 30' (97.67).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Home
0 matches
Qatar QAT Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-06-25T00:00:31+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
N. Vasilj
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 N. Vasilj
A. Malic
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
24 A. Malic
N. Katić
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
18 N. Katić
S. Radeljić
Bosnia and Herzegovina
21 S. Radeljić
S. Kolašinac
Bosnia and Herzegovina
5 S. Kolašinac
E. Bajraktarevic
Bosnia and Herzegovina
20 E. Bajraktarevic
I. Bašić
Bosnia and Herzegovina
13 I. Bašić
I. Šunjić
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
14 I. Šunjić
K. Alajbegović
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
19 K. Alajbegović
E. Demirović
Bosnia and Herzegovina
10 E. Demirović
E. Džeko
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
11 (C) E. Džeko
M. Abunad
Qatar
1 M. Abunad
S. Al-Braik
Qatar
18 S. Al-Braik
G. Laye
Qatar
4 G. Laye
B. Khoukhi
Qatar
16 B. Khoukhi
P. Correia
Qatar
2 P. Correia
K. Boudiaf
Substitution
Qatar
12 K. Boudiaf
A. Fathi
Substitution
Qatar
20 A. Fathi
J. Abdulsallam
Substitution
Qatar
5 J. Abdulsallam
H. Al Heidos
Substitution
Qatar
10 (C) H. Al Heidos
A. Afif
Qatar
11 A. Afif
E. da Silva
Substitution
Qatar
8 E. da Silva

General Information

Date & Time
Jun 24, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Round 3 · Group Stage
Stadium
Seattle Stadium
Capacity
68740
Attendance
66925
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jesús Valenzuela Sáez
Jorge Urrego Martínez
Tulio Moreno
Yusuke Araki

Statistics

Possession
BIH
55%
QAT
45%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 3
9 Shots 6
46 Dangerous attacks 33
54 Possession 46
5 Corners 5
17 Free kicks 9
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

63 Ball Safe 60
8 Goal Kicks 9
10 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 5
12 Throwins 18
1 Hit Woodwork 1
10 Successful Headers 4
2 Assists 1
2 Injuries 0
13 Dribble Attempts 7
8 Successful Dribbles 3
62 Successful Dribbles Percentage 43

Attacking

96 Attacks 75
1 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

50 Long Passes 52
515 Passes 434
452 Successful Passes 371
88 Successful Passes Percentage 85
11 Key Passes 10
30 Successful Long Passes 16
60 Successful Long Passes Percentage 31

Defensive

2 Saves 3
10 Tackles 13
4 Interceptions 4
42 Duels Won 28

Build-up

22 Total Crosses 17
3 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

1 Offsides 3
9 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Jesús Valenzuela Sáez

Starting XI ▼

1
Nikola Vasilj
Nikola Vasilj Goalkeeper
6.65
5
Sead Kolasinac
Sead Kolasinac Defender
6.9
18
Nikola Katic
Nikola Katic Defender
6.73
3
Dennis Hadzikadunic
Dennis Hadzikadunic
Defender63'
6.95
21
Stjepan Radeljic
Stjepan Radeljic Defender
6.83
24
Arjan Malic
Arjan Malic Defender
6.33
15
Amar Memic
Amar Memic
Midfielder46'
6.78
13
Ivan Basic
Ivan Basic Midfielder
7.66
14
Ivan Sunjic
Ivan Sunjic Midfielder
6.98
6
Benjamin Tahirović
Benjamin Tahirović
Midfielder46'
6.9
19
Kerim Alajbegovic
Kerim Alajbegovic Midfielder
8.17
17
Dzenis Burnic
Dzenis Burnic
Midfielder82'
6.49
20
Esmir Bajraktarevic
Esmir Bajraktarevic Midfielder
7.14
10
Ermedin Demirovic
Ermedin Demirovic Attacker
6.56
11
Edin Džeko
Edin Džeko (C) Attacker
6.48
26
Ermin Mahmic
Ermin Mahmic
Midfielder64'
7.38
Referee : Jesús Valenzuela Sáez

Starting XI ▼

1
Mahmoud Abunada
Mahmoud Abunada Goalkeeper
5.74
2
Pedro Miguel
Pedro Miguel Defender
6.55
4
Issa Laye
Issa Laye Defender
6.26
16
Boualem Khoukhi
Boualem Khoukhi Defender
6.52
18
Sultan Al-Brake
Sultan Al-Brake Defender
6.26
5
Jassem Gaber
Jassem Gaber Midfielder
6.12
6
Abdulaziz Hatim
Abdulaziz Hatim
Midfielder46'
6.59
12
Karim Boudiaf
Karim Boudiaf Midfielder
6.73
19
Almoez Ali
Almoez Ali
Attacker72'
6.55
20
Ahmed Fathi
Ahmed Fathi Midfielder
6.47
26
Mohamed Al-Mannai
Mohamed Al-Mannai
Midfielder79'
6.32
8
Edmílson Junior
Edmílson Junior Attacker
7.11
7
Ahmed Alaaeldin
Ahmed Alaaeldin
Attacker79'
6.49
10
Hasan Al-Haydos
Hasan Al-Haydos (C) Attacker
7
17
Ahmed Al-Ganehi
Ahmed Al-Ganehi
Attacker56'
6.75
11
Akram Afif
Akram Afif Attacker
7.2

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Dzenis Burnic → Kerim Alajbegovic
10th Substitution
82'
Event
Ermin Mahmic
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 2nd Yellowcard
82'
Event
Ermin Mahmic
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
80'
79'
Event
Ahmed Alaaeldin → Edmílson Junior
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Mohamed Al-Mannai → Ahmed Fathi
9th Substitution
78'
Event
Ahmed Fathi
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
72'
Event
Almoez Ali → Karim Boudiaf
7th Substitution
Event
Ermin Mahmic → Edin Džeko
6th Substitution
64'
Event
Dennis Hadzikadunic → Nikola Katic
5th Substitution
63'
56'
Event
Ahmed Al-Ganehi → Hasan Al-Haydos 
4th Substitution
Event
Amar Memic → Arjan Malic
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Benjamin Tahirović → Ivan Sunjic
3rd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Abdulaziz Hatim → Jassem Gaber
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
42'
Event
Hasan Al-Haydos 
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Mahmoud Abunada
Own Goal / 1st Own Goal
34'
Event
Kerim Alajbegovic
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
29'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Ermedin Demirovic commits a foul for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
90
Update Update
Issa Laye from Qatar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Pedro Miguel's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Nikola Vasilj. The assist came from Issa Laye.
90
Corner Corner
Qatar is awarded a corner after Nikola Vasilj concedes.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Almoez Ali's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Nikola Vasilj. The assist comes from Ahmed Al Ganehi's cross.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohammad Al Manai from Qatar.
90
Update Update
Esmir Bajraktarevic from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
90
Update Update
Offside for Qatar. Akram Afif is caught in an offside position.
90
Corner Corner
Qatar wins a corner after Amar Memic concedes.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
88
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
88
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohammad Al Manai of Qatar.
88
Update Update
Ermedin Demirovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
88
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Stjepan Radeljic from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
86
Attempt Attempt
Ahmed Al Ganehi from Qatar misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. Akram Afif provided the assist after a set piece situation.
85
Update Update
Ahmed Alaa from Qatar wins a free kick on the left wing.
85
Update Update
Foul committed by Dennis Hadzikadunic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
84
Update Update
Foul committed by Ahmed Alaa of Qatar.
84
Update Update
Ivan Basic from Bosnia and Herzegovina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ermin Mahmic from Bosnia and Herzegovina receives a yellow card for excessive celebration.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dzenis Burnic comes on for Kerim Alajbegovic.
80
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Stjepan Radeljic from Bosnia and Herzegovina has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ermin Mahmic scores for Bosnia and Herzegovina with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner. The score is now 3-1 against Qatar.
80
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Basic from Bosnia and Herzegovina has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's blocked.
79
Corner Corner
Esmir Bajraktarevic's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mahmoud Abunada. The attempt was assisted by Sead Kolasinac.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Qatar: Ahmed Alaa comes on for Edmílson Junior.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Qatar: Mohammad Al Manai comes on for Ahmed Fathy.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina after Mahmoud Abunada concedes.
78
Update Update
Foul committed by Ahmed Fathy of Qatar.
78
Update Update
Kerim Alajbegovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ahmed Fathy from Qatar receives a yellow card for a foul.
77
Update Update
Offside called against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kerim Alajbegovic is caught offside.
77
Update Update
Foul committed by Edmílson Junior of Qatar.
77
Update Update
Amar Memic from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
76
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Esmir Bajraktarevic from Bosnia and Herzegovina takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
72
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Qatar: Almoez Ali comes on for Karim Boudiaf.
72
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
69
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
68
Corner Corner
Qatar is awarded a corner after Ermedin Demirovic concedes.
67
Corner Corner
Qatar is awarded a corner after Dennis Hadzikadunic concedes.
65
Update Update
Sultan Al Brake commits a foul for Qatar.
65
Update Update
Ermin Mahmic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
64
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Ermin Mahmic comes on for Edin Dzeko.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dennis Hadzikadunic comes on for Nikola Katic due to an injury.
62
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Nikola Vasilj from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
60
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Akram Afif from Qatar, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
57
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Akram Afif from Qatar takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it goes just to the left. He was assisted by Edmílson Junior after a quick counter-attack.
56
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
56
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Akram Afif from Qatar takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes close but misses to the left. He was assisted by Edmílson Junior after a fast break.
56
Update Update
Foul committed by Ahmed Al Ganehi of Qatar.
56
Update Update
Sead Kolasinac from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
55
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Qatar: Ahmed Al Ganehi comes on for Hassan Al Haydos due to an injury.
52
Update Update
Abdulaziz Hatem from Qatar commits a foul.
52
Update Update
Benjamin Tahirovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina wins a free kick in the attacking half.
47
Update Update
Pedro Miguel from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Kerim Alajbegovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Qatar: Abdulaziz Hatem comes on for Jassem Gaber.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the match score at 2-1 in favor of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Amar Memic comes on for Arjan Malic.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Benjamin Tahirovic comes on for Ivan Sunjic.
45
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Miguel from Qatar hits the left post with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, assisted by Akram Afif.
45
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Miguel from Qatar misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Karim Boudiaf from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Boualem Khoukhi from Qatar, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
44
Corner Corner
Bosnia and Herzegovina win a corner after Pedro Miguel concedes.
42
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Qatar scores with a right-footed shot from very close range by Hassan Al Haydos. The match now stands at Bosnia and Herzegovina 2, Qatar 1.
40
Update Update
Foul committed by Jassem Gaber of Qatar.
40
Update Update
Kerim Alajbegovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
39
Update Update
Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina commits a handball.
38
Attempt Attempt
Edin Dzeko from Bosnia and Herzegovina hits the woodwork with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
36
Update Update
Foul committed by Hassan Al Haydos of Qatar.
36
Update Update
Ivan Basic from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Own goal by Sultan Al Brake gives Bosnia and Herzegovina a 2-0 lead over Qatar.
33
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Basic from Bosnia and Herzegovina has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
33
Corner Corner
Nikola Katic from Bosnia and Herzegovina misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high after a corner.
33
Corner Corner
Bosnia and Herzegovina win a corner after Ahmed Fathy concedes.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Bosnia and Herzegovina lead Qatar 1-0. Kerim Alajbegovic scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
28
Corner Corner
Bosnia and Herzegovina win a corner after Sultan Al Brake concedes.
27
Update Update
Jassem Gaber commits a foul for Qatar.
27
Update Update
Kerim Alajbegovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
26
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
23
Attempt Attempt
Kerim Alajbegovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
23
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Boualem Khoukhi from Qatar.
23
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
23
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
21
Update Update
Jassem Gaber commits a foul for Qatar.
21
Update Update
Ivan Basic from Bosnia and Herzegovina wins a free kick in the attacking half.
20
Update Update
Qatar is flagged for offside as Akram Afif is caught in an offside position.
20
Update Update
Pedro Miguel from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
20
Update Update
Kerim Alajbegovic commits a foul for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
18
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Basic's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Esmir Bajraktarevic.
18
Corner Corner
Bosnia and Herzegovina win a corner after Karim Boudiaf concedes.
17
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Ivan Basic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
16
Update Update
Foul committed by Jassem Gaber from Qatar.
16
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Kerim Alajbegovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
12
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Sultan Al Brake commits a foul for Qatar.
12
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Arjan Malic from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
11
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Edmílson Junior is caught offside for Qatar.
10
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Foul committed by Arjan Malic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
10
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Issa Laye from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
10
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Foul committed by Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
10
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Hassan Al Haydos from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
8
Corner Corner
Qatar is awarded a corner after Nikola Katic concedes.
4
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Foul committed by Ivan Sunjic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
4
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Akram Afif from Qatar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
3
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Sunjic takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Attempt Attempt
Ermedin Demirovic takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
1
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Kick-off! The referee is Jesus Valenzuela.

CONCLUSION

Bosnia and Herzegovina claimed a 3-1 win over Qatar despite trailing in expected goals. The home side converted opportunities efficiently enough to overcome the 0.27 xG deficit. Possession favored Bosnia slightly at 54 percent yet the visitors created more quality chances according to the metrics. The halftime score of 2-1 set the platform for the eventual result. No disciplinary incidents altered the flow of play. The stronger team delivered the expected outcome while the xG figures highlighted areas for Qatar to improve. Overall the contest reflected a standard performance from the victors.