Finally another win – and what a win.
After seven consecutive defeats with FC St Pauli in Bundesliga Goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (29) was able to celebrate again with Bosnia-Herzegovina. In the final group match of the World Cup qualifiers, the team coached by coach Sergej Barbarez (54) celebrated a 3-1 victory against Romania.
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A success for Vasilj and a Bosnian team that looked nothing like it did in the first half. The Romanian team is looking to capitalize on their final World Cup opportunity in Zenica and take the lead through Birligea (17th). Vasilj, who recently made three errors in a row in the Bundesliga, had no chance of a lob.
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After the break, the people in front of him were getting hotter. Edin Dzeko managed to equalize quickly (49′). When Romania’s Dragus saw red for a monster head-high tackle (67), the pendulum swung towards Bosnia. Esmir Bajraktarevic (79) and Haris Tabakovic (90+3) sent the home fans cheering with their goals.
Of all people, it was Tabakovic who gave Vasilj a double in the last home game against Gladbach (0:4). After the final whistle sounded, everyone celebrated together.
With this success, Bosnia is certain to qualify for the play-off round and can even qualify directly for the World Cup. With 16 points, there is a final for group victory in Austria (18 points). With a win in Vienna, Bosnia’s second participation in the World Cup would be perfect. This will be Vasilj’s first World Cup participation.
Next to Vasilj there is also Jackson Irvine (32) And Connor Metcalfe (26) on international assignments.
Australia, who had already qualified for the World Cup, had a test against Venezuela in Houston (Texas), and they lost 0-1.
Metcalfe was substituted in the 66th minute and Irvine came on in the 78th minute. For captain St. Pauli, international comeback after a long break due to injury. Another test against Colombia is scheduled for Wednesday.
