Dragons out of Euros, Ukrainians in playoff final

(Patria) - The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team was defeated tonight in the semi-final playoff match for Euro 2024 by Ukraine after a comeback, with a score of 1:2.

The Dragons, at a packed Zenica "Bilino Polje", took the lead in the 57th minute, held it until the 85th, and then in three minutes allowed a comeback and missed their chance to reach the European Championship in Germany through the playoff final.

BiH had the best chance in the first half in the 38th minute. Kolašinac made his characteristic run, played a one-two pass, the Ukrainian defense faltered, and in the end, Džeko shot wide from a promising position, writes Faktor.

In the 48th minute, Mudryk almost escaped our defense, but Hadžikadunić cleared it for a corner at the last moment.

The Dragons took the lead in the 57th minute. The Ukrainian net shook after Dedić's shot. The Dragon scored from the right side from an action that followed a corner, then a scramble in the penalty area.

Dedić received a lot of space, aimed, and scored. The goal was ultimately registered as an own goal by Matviyenko. Regardless. "Bilino Polje" erupted.

The most dangerous Ukrainian player, Mudryk, tried to surprise Šehić in the 63rd minute from a difficult situation, but the BiH goalkeeper was up to the task.

Amar Dedić was forced to leave the game due to injury in the 67th minute. He received ovations from the stands. Eldar Ćivić came on in his place.

Mudryk tried from distance in the 77th minute, Šehić saved.

Demirović had a great chance to seal the victory in the 83rd minute. Our striker shot, and his attempt was stopped by the visiting goalkeeper.

Instead of 2:0, the Ukrainians equalized in the 85th minute through substitute Yaremchuk. Our left flank was exposed, Yaremchuk received a low cross, and Šehić was helpless.

Another cold shower at "Bilino Polje" was seen in the 88th minute. The visitors took the lead with a goal from Dovbyk.

Although the referee's added time was eight minutes, the BiH footballers could not recover from the shock and create any dangerous situations in front of the visitors' goal.

This was the fifth attempt by the BiH national team to reach a major tournament through the playoffs. And the fifth failure.