Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a 1-0 victory over Poland during Group B4 action in the UEFA Nations League, powered by a penalty converted by Ivan Bašić at Bilino Polje, according to live text coverage published by ba.n1info.com.
Bašić Converts Late Penalty to Break Deadlock Against Poland
The decisive moment arrived late in the second half when referee Jovo Lukić consulted the VAR monitor and awarded a penalty to Bosnia and Herzegovina following a handball by Polish defender Jan Bednarek in the 83rd minute. The strike broke a tightly contested deadlock and handed the hosts three points in front of home supporters in Zenica. Earlier in the match, Esmir Bajraktarević troubled the Polish defense with a dangerous surge down the right flank and a low cross in the 82nd minute, though Polish goalkeeper Marcin Bułka neutralized that threat.
Manager Sergej Barbarez Deploys Squad for Nations League Campaign
Ahead of the opening fixtures, head coach Sergej Barbarez named his starting lineup for the tournament opener, assembling a side featuring Martin Zlomislić in goal alongside defensive anchors Nikola Katić, Nidal Smajlović, Tarik Muharemović, and team captain Sead Kolašinac, as reported by sportsport.ba.
Poland Presses for Equalizer at PGE Narodowy
Poland manager Michal Probierz deployed a starting XI anchored by goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, with Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, and Matty Cash patrolling the backline alongside young defender Potulski. Bartosz Slisz and Piotr Zieliński organized the midfield, supported by Sebastian Szymański, Nicola Zalewski, and captain Robert Lewandowski leading the attack at the PGE Narodowy stadium sportsport.ba. In the closing moments of regulation and during seven minutes of stoppage time added by the officials, Poland pressed for an equalizer, culminating in an 86th-minute long-range strike from Piotr Zieliński that sailed just over the crossbar of Bosnia’s goal.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Take Early Lead in Group 4
Greek referee Anastasios Papapetrou officiated the fixture, assisted on the touchlines by linesmen Tryfon Petropoulos and Petros Patras, while Ioannis Papadopoulos and Spyridon Zampalas managed video assistant referee duties. The encounter marked the opening fixture of six scheduled matches in League B Group 4, a group that also includes Romania and Sweden. The victory provides Bosnia and Herzegovina with an early advantage in the standings as the group stage continues.
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