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Perhaps the guests had a small territorial advantage, they were considered a nominal favorite, they even scored first, but did not play enough to win. The Finns acted in the most pragmatic, rational and knowledgeable way possible. Furthermore, the hosts could have snatched the victory, were it not for trivial errors in defense.
In the first part there was an exchange of attacks, each team created a couple of good chances. Although the rivals were considered to be watching each other closely, they did not want to take risks at the beginning of this qualifying cycle. If we count the moments, Suomi did more for her success. Another thing is that at the beginning of the second half, Rajjala suddenly played with his hand, the referee signaled an obvious penalty and the Bosnians went ahead. Yes, Pjanic did not convert the penalty, but he finished off the net after Joronen’s save.
The answer came instantly. Bosnia didn’t even have time to be happy about the goal. A massive attack from the Finns, a kick and the goal frame saved the guests, however, then Kauko threw the ball to Pukki, who spun the ball into the net. A bit of time passed, as Pukki scored a double, a brilliant counterattack from the hosts and the veteran of the Finnish team made a one-on-one exit with the goalkeeper. The 30-year-old ran almost halfway down the field at solid speed, straying away from the defender, and outwitting the goalkeeper.
Finland could not win, there was not enough class and strength. Bosnia rushed forward and did everything to save the match, regain control of the game. After the discount, Dzeko got a good shot from Stevanovic, the goalkeeper touched the ball and could not prevent it from flying into the net. The defenders just didn’t keep track of the opponent. 2: 2 is a fair result, it will also be seen who is stronger, but so far the alignment in the group of the Ukrainian team is very good.
Now everything depends on the “blue-yellows” (after an honorable draw in France), if we do not forget that both Bosnia and Finland are capable of resisting and should not be underestimated.
We will play with the Finns on Sunday.
Selection for the 2022 World Cup. Group D. First round
Stadium: Olympiastadion (Helsinki, Finland)
Chief Referee: Anastasios Sidiropoulos (Greece)
Finland 2-2 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Goals: Pukki 58, Pukki 78 – Pjanic 55, Stevanovic 85
Finland: 12. Joronen, 2. Arajuuri, 4. Toivio, 19. Kauko (Sparv 82), 22. Raitala, 22. Hämäläinen, 17. Alho, 6. Kamara, 8. Lod (Pohjanpalo 77), 14. Valakari (Schuller ) 46), 10. Pukki.
Bosnia: 12. Šehič, 2. Čivič, 16. Hadžikadunič, 17. Saničanin, 4. Todorovič, 13. Cimirot (Demirovič 83), 14. Gojak (Dulevič 64), 20. Stevanovič (Kolašinac 89), 19. Krunič, 10 Pianic, 11. Dzeko.
Warnings: Kamara 30, Schuller 86, Hämelainen 90
