The Bosnian press is jubilant after the great victory on Saturday evening in Zenica against Romania, with a score of 3-1 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
A victory that brings them closer to qualifying for the World Cup, as they will have the decisive match with Austria in Vienna on Tuesday evening. With a victory there, the former Yugoslav national team will return to a World Cup after a 12-year break.
Journalists have thoroughly enjoyed this success, with Bosnia now in 2nd place in Group H, just 2 points behind the national team from Mozart's country.
"Now, the march to Vienna: Romania has fallen, and Austria will fall too!" is the title offered by sportsport.ba.
after an excellent second half. Thus, the Tuesday duel in Vienna becomes decisive for direct qualification to the World Cup.
Bosnia played one of the most important matches of the campaign. Romania is a tough opponent, and this was evident now. However, the very good game of Sergej Barbarez's team after the break changed everything.
At halftime, Barbarez made a decisive change. In the 65th minute, Drăguș received a straight red card in the first duel. From there, Bosnia took total control. Romania failed to threaten Vasilj's goal anymore.
Bosnia is now two points behind Austria. This means that on Tuesday, in Vienna, they need a victory for direct qualification to the World Cup. The playoff is already secured. The stakes in Austria become enormous. Everything will be decided there," the Bosnians further note.
Bosnia defeated Romania twice in these qualifiers, 1-0 at home in Bucharest and 3-1 on Saturday evening.
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