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Bosnia Herzegovina v Portugal European World Cup play-off Match Preview
Both countries will meet on Wednesday evening as the second leg of this play-off tie takes place in Zenica.
Bosnia Herzegovina analysis
There will be much pressure, much anxiety, and much expectations although many may believe that this small nation have nothing to lose against the 2004 European runners-up and the 2006 World Cup semi-finalists Portugal.
Bosnia Herzegovina always came as second best against the Portuguese in Lisbon last Saturday and their lack of dominance was punished by Bruno Alves’ first half back post header.
Portugal v Bosnia European World Cup Play-offs Match Preview
How Portugal qualified into the play-offs
It took a bit of miracle for Portugal to make it to this stage and ultimately stand the chance of reaching the finals of the World Cup in South Africa next summer.
The battle for the second spot went all the way down to the final moments in Group A.
On match-day 9, Sweden’s loss to Denmark suddenly put the 2004 European championship finalists in a better position to qualify at the expense of the Swedes. It meant that two victories out of two games would lift Portugal onto second in the six-team table and therefore put them in the play-offs.
Indeed, the Portuguese took all of their chances with a 3-0 win against Hungary and a 4-0 triumph over Malta on home soil.
Portugal v Bosnia European World Cup Play-offs Match Preview
How Portugal qualified into the play-offs
It took a bit of miracle for Portugal to make it to this stage and ultimately stand the chance of reaching the finals of the World Cup in South Africa next summer.
The battle for the second spot went all the way down to the final moments in Group A.
On match-day 9, Sweden’s loss to Denmark suddenly put the 2004 European championship finalists in a better position to qualify at the expense of the Swedes. It meant that two victories out of two games would lift Portugal onto second in the six-team table and therefore put them in the play-offs.
Indeed, the Portuguese took all of their chances with a 3-0 win against Hungary and a 4-0 triumph over Malta on home soil.