Finland tops Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1

ZENICA. Finland defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1.

Finland tops Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1

ZENICA. Finland prevails over Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1. Finland got an early 2-0 lead with 2 goals from M. Forss (29′) and R. Lod (51′). Bosnia and Herzegovina tried to recover with a goal from L. Menalo (69′). However, the match was closed by a goal (73′) scored by D. O’Shaughnessy for Finland. Bosnia and Herzegovina was surely better in terms of ball possession (68%).​

Finland remained in players after J. Raitala received a red card in the 37′. Still, Finland still was able to win this contest competing only with 10 players​.

T. Pukki squandered a penalty (25′) for Finland.​

The match was played at the Stadion Bilino Polje stadium in Zenica on Saturday and it started at 2:00 pm local time. The referee was Michael Oliver with the assistance of Stuart Burt and Simon Bennett. The 4th official was Darren England. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 9 degrees Celsius or 48.22 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 86%.​

Match Statistics​

  • ! 68 Ball Possession 32
Shots
  • 28 Total 8
  • 7 On Target 5
  • 15 Off Target 1
  • 6 Shots blocked 2
  • 134 Attack 78
  • 94 Dangerous attack 28
  • 78 Ball safe 84
  • 0 Penalties 1
  • 13 Corners 1
Fouls
  • 10 Total 8
  • 2 Yellow Cards 0
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 1
Other
  • 10 Substitutions 8

Ball possession

Bosnia and Herzegovina had a strong ball possession 68% while Finland was struggling with a 32% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Bosnia and Herzegovina was has a more offensive attitude with 94 dangerous attacks and 28 shots of which 7 were on target. Anyhow, Finland succeeded in find the solution to win this match.​

Bosnia and Herzegovina shot 28 times, 7 on target, 14 off target. Talking about the opposition, Finland shot 8 times, 5 on target, 1 off target.

Cards

Bosnia and Herzegovina received 2 yellow cards (M. Pjanic and S. Prcic). On the opposite side, Finland didn’t receive any yellow card.

Also, Finland didn’t end the match with 11 players after J. Raitala (Finland) was sent off after receiving a straight red card in the (37′).

Match Timeline

24'
25'
29'
37'
39'
46'
51'
56'
56'
66'
67'
69'
73'
76'
80'
80'
83'

Standings

Standings

Group A

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
20
8

Group B

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
19
8
15
8
10
8

Group C

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
16
8

Group D

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
18
8
12
8
11
8

Group E

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
20
8
15
8

Group F

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
27
10
23
10
16
10
16
10
1
10

Group G

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
21
10
18
10
9
10

Group H

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
23
10
22
10
14
10
14
10
5
10
5
10

Group I

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
26
10
20
10
18
10
17
10
6
10

Group J

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
27
10
17
10
12
10
9
10

After this match, Bosnia and Herzegovina will stay with 7 points to hold in the 4th place. Regarding the opposition, Finland will have 11 points to hold in the 2nd place.

Next matches

In the next match in the WC Qualification Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina will host Ukraine on the 16th of November with a 0-0 head to head stats.

Finland will host France on the 16th of November with a 3-1 head to head statistic in favor of France (0 draws).

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Formation

Bosnia and Herzegovina
G
I. Šehić 12.Bosnia and Herzegovina
6.5
D
Sead Kolasinac 5.Bosnia and Herzegovina
6.4
39'
D
Eldar Ćivić 2.Bosnia and Herzegovina
6.9
D
Siniša Saničanin 6.Bosnia and Herzegovina
6.7
D
Anel Ahmedhodzic 16.Bosnia and Herzegovina
7.2
M
Miralem Pjanić 10.Bosnia and Herzegovina
7.4
66' 24'
M
Gojko Cimirot 13.Bosnia and Herzegovina
6.4
56'
M
Amir Hadziahmetovic   18.Bosnia and Herzegovina
6.8
56'
F
Miroslav Stevanovic  20.Bosnia and Herzegovina
6.8
F
Rade Krunić 8.Bosnia and Herzegovina
7.1
67'
F
Smail Prevljak 9.Bosnia and Herzegovina
7.1
Substitutes
G
Kenan Piric 22.Bosnia and Herzegovina
G
Nikola Vasilj 1.Bosnia and Herzegovina
D
M. Sušić 4.Bosnia and Herzegovina
7.0
66'
D
Adnan Kovacevic 19.Bosnia and Herzegovina
D
Dennis Hadzikadunic  3.Bosnia and Herzegovina
D
Branimir Cipetić 15.Bosnia and Herzegovina
M
Adi Nalic 17.Bosnia and Herzegovina
M
Sanjin Prcić 21.Bosnia and Herzegovina
6.9
56' 83'
M
Amer Gojak 14.Bosnia and Herzegovina
7.2
56'
F
Ermedin Demirovic 23.Bosnia and Herzegovina
6.9
39'
F
Kenan Kodro 11.Bosnia and Herzegovina
F
Luka Menalo 7.Bosnia and Herzegovina
7.8
67' Goals69'

Bosnia and Herzegovina started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

The manager Ivaylo Petev Bogdanov decided to play with the following team: Ibrahim Šehić (6.5), Anel Ahmedhodžić (7.2), Siniša Saničanin (6.7), Eldar Ćivić (6.9), Sead Kolašinac (6.4), Amir Hadžiahmetović (6.8), Miralem Pjanić (7.4), Gojko Cimirot (6.4), Miroslav Stevanović (6.8), Smail Prevljak (7.1) and Rade Krunić (7.1).

The home team had on the bench: Ermedin Demirović (6.9), Adi Nalić, Mateo Sušić (7.0), Kenan Kodro, Kenan Pirić, Sanjin Prcić (6.9), Adnan Kovačević, Dennis Hadžikadunić, Nikola Vasilj, Branimir Cipetić, Amer Gojak (7.2) and Luka Menalo (7.8).

Bosnia and Herzegovina could not rely on the presence of E. Demirovic (injured).

Substitutions

Bosnia and Herzegovina made 5 changes: S. Kolasinac for E. Demirovic (39′), G. Cimirot for A. Gojak (56′), A. Hadziahmetovic for S. Prcic (56′), M. Pjanic for M. Susic (66′) and R. Krunic for L. Menalo (67′).

Best player: Luka Menalo​

The player that probably impressed the most for Bosnia and Herzegovina was Luka Menalo.

His rating is (7.8) with 1 goal, 13 passes (61% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 2 duels out of 2. He performed 1 cross.

His performance was remarkable also because he started the match from the bench before entering the filed in the 67′.

Finland – Formation

Finland
G
Lukas Hradecky  1.Finland
8.0
D
Jukka Raitala 22.Finland
5.2
37'
D
7.8
Goals73'
D
Robert Ivanov 17.Finland
6.6
80'
D
Leo Väisänen 15.Finland
7.8
D
Niko Hämäläinen 21.Finland
6.8
M
Rasmus Schüller 11.Finland
7.1
M
Robin Lod 8.Finland
8.6
76' Goals51'
M
Glen Kamara 6.Finland
6.5
F
Teemu Pukki 10.Finland
6.7
80'
F
M. Forss 19.Finland
7.2
46' Goals29'
Substitutes
G
Carljohan Eriksson 23.Finland
G
Jesse Joronen 12.Finland
D
Paulus Arajuuri 2.Finland
6.8
80'
D
Jere Uronen 18.Finland
6.7
76'
D
Joona Toivio 4.Finland
D
Miro Tenho 5.Finland
M
Onni Valakari 14.Finland
M
Urho Nissilä 16.Finland
6.4
46'
M
Robert Taylor 7.Finland
M
Fredrik Jensen 9.Finland
6.1
80'
F
Ilmari Niskanen 13.Finland
F
Joel Pohjanpalo 20.Finland

Finland started with a 5-3-2 line-up (5-3-2).

Markku Kanerva played with: Lukáš Hrádecký (8.0), Jukka Raitala (5.2), Leo Väisänen (7.8), Robert Ivanov (6.6), Daniel O’Shaughnessy (7.8), Niko Hämäläinen (6.8), Robin Lod (8.6), Rasmus Schüller (7.1), Glen Kamara (6.5), Marcus Forss (7.2) and Teemu Pukki (6.7).

These were the players on the bench: Paulus Arajuuri (6.8), Jere Uronen (6.7), Joona Toivio, Onni Valakari, Carljohan Eriksson, Ilmari Niskanen, Urho Nissilä (6.4), Jesse Joronen, Miro Tenho, Joel Pohjanpalo, Robert Taylor and Fredrik Jensen (6.1).

Substitutions

Finland made 4 changes: M. Forss for U. Nissila (46′), R. Lod for J. Uronen (76′), T. Pukki for F. Jensen (80′) and R. Ivanov for P. Arajuuri (80′).

Best player: Robin Lod​

Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Finland was Robin Lod.

His rating is (8.6) with 1 goal, 23 passes (82% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 7 duels out of 12. He performed 3 crosses.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the WC Qualification Europe.​