Warlike message from Bosnia, before the capital match: “Romania must fall”

The game in Zenica is of particular importance with a view to finishing second, which would in theory bring easier opponents in the play-off in the spring. Today's hosts are even hoping for a first place finish and a direct qualification to the final tournament.

Message of force from Bosnia

Journalists from sportsport.ba sent a fighting message for their footballers: “Zenica is the center of the world today, there is no excuse: Romania must fall!”.

They continued: “Zenica is the center of the world tonight. Short and sweet, because the soccer team of Bosnia and Herzegovina is playing tonight in Zenica the first of the two most important matches, in terms of qualifying for the World Cup, which will be played next year in America, Canada and Mexico.

Bosnia play Romania, and many things will become clearer tonight, when England's Oliver blows the final whistle. Be that as it may, it is clear to everyone that tonight's match is the first of two finals for Bosnia and Herzegovina when it comes to World Cup qualification.

The members of the national team, including coach Barbarez, emphasized several times during the week that they know their purpose and that there is only one goal. Romania must fall!“.

Probable squads ahead of Bosnia v Romania:

Bosnia: Zlomislic – Dedic, Muharemovic, Katic, Karic – Basic, Sunjic – Memic, Gigovic, Alajbegovic – Dzeko
Reserves: Vasilj, Hadzikic, Kolasinac, Malic, Mujakic, Hadzikadunic, Radeljic, Tahirovic, Burnic, Bajraktarevic, Hadziahmetovic, Tabakovic, Bazdar
Coach: Sergey Barbarez

Romania: I. Radu – Rațiu, Ghiță, Racovițan, Bancu – M. Marin, V. Dragomir – Man, I. Hagi, Mihăilă – Bîrligea
Reserves: Târnovanu, Aioani, Sorescu, Rus, Eissat, Chipciu, Screciu, R. Marin, Fl. Tănase, Miculescu, Petrila, Drăguș
Selector: Mircea Lucescu