The Bosnian and Herzegovinian football team concluded their unsuccessful Euro qualification campaign with a 1:2 defeat against Slovakia at the Bilino Polje stadium in Zenica. Slovakia initiated the scoring opportunities in the sixth minute with Skriniar’s header, followed by a period of subdued play. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first significant attempt came in the 41st minute when Hajradinovic’s long-range shot was saved by Rodak. After a subdued first half, the second half was markedly more eventful.
The game’s momentum shifted with an own goal by Slovakia, initiated by Hamulic’s counterattack. However, the Bosnian celebration was short-lived as Bozenik equalized for Slovakia in the 51st minute, capitalizing on a mistake by Hamulic. The match intensified in the 63rd minute when Renato Gojkovic received his second yellow card, leaving Bosnia and Herzegovina with ten players. The numerical disadvantage proved costly for the Dragons, who struggled to challenge the Slovakian defense. In the 71st minute, Slovakia seized the opportunity, with Satka scoring following a corner kick, a goal facilitated by a lapse in the Bosnian defensive line.
In another match, Portugal concluded their Euro qualification campaign with a perfect record, defeating Iceland 2:0. The match was initially marked by a series of yellow cards against the Icelandic team, with Johannessen and Thorsteinsson booked in the 28th and 32nd minutes, respectively. Portugal’s breakthrough came in the 37th minute with Fernandes’ goal. The second half saw further substitutions and yellow cards, with Willumsson and Palhinho receiving bookings. Horta’s goal sealed Portugal’s victory at 2:0, with Joao Felix receiving a late yellow card in the 84th minute.
Portugal finished atop Group J with a remarkable 30 points, showcasing their dominance throughout the qualification rounds.
