Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Prediction, Preview and Stats

2026 World Cup, World
Toronto Stadium Fri, 12 Jun - 7:00 PM
World Cup
Canada CAN
1 – 1
Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH
Full Time Fri, 12 Jun 7:00 PM
Round 1 Group Stage
Goal
|
Goal
Jovo Lukic - 21'

CONTEXT

Canada faced Bosnia and Herzegovina in a competitive international fixture that ended in a 1-1 draw. Bosnia and Herzegovina led 0-1 at halftime after an early strike but Canada responded with an equalizer in the second period to secure the point. Canada controlled 61 percent of possession and generated an expected goals total of 1.52 against 1.05 for the visitors. The stronger side on paper delivered a performance consistent with underlying metrics despite the moderate structural deviation recorded for the home team. No red cards were issued and the outcome aligned with pre-match expectations in both xG and market terms. The efficiency metrics remained in line throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Canada recorded a moderate structural deviation of 8.3 percent in the match.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match projections for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The final 1-1 scoreline proved consistent with the xG totals of 1.52 to 1.05.
  • Market alignment: The draw result aligned fully with market expectations for the fixture.
  • xG expectations: Canada posted higher xG at 1.52 while Bosnia and Herzegovina finished with 1.05.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow beyond the halftime score of 0-1.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown so no distortion affected the final outcome.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

F. Tello Figueroa

Argentina 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 4 0.36
Fouls / match 30.4
Yellow cards / match 4
Red cards / match 0.36
Penalties / match 0.36

Other match officials

J. Belatti

1st Assistant

Argentina

G. Chade

2nd Assistant

Argentina

K. Saleh

4th Official

Saudi Arabia

League averages

World Cup Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 2.57
Yellow cards / match 0.3
Red cards / match 0.1
Penalties / match 0
Canada J. Marsch
J. Marsch
VS
Bosnia and Herzegovina S. Barbarez
S. Barbarez
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Canada
5.5%
Draw
91.74%
Away Bosnia and Herzegovina
2.75%

Movement

Changes since opening
Canada
-2.29%
Draw
+2.75%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
-0.47%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
27.78
26.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Canada
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Power Score
27.78
26.67
League Position
2
1
Global Rank
30
65

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Canada — Opponent-weighted form score
Bosnia and Herzegovina — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Canada Bosnia and Herzegovina

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Canada

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Canada ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Bosnia and Herzegovina
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.87
22.95
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
22.95
27.87
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Canada +0.44 Efficiency Index
vs
Bosnia and Herzegovina -0.44 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Canada
Bosnia and Herzegovina
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Canada
vs
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Canada Bosnia and Herzegovina
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
20%
98%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.30 vs -1.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Canada Bosnia and Herzegovina
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
98%
20%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-1.03 vs -0.30
Canada
Bosnia and Herzegovina
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Canada
vs
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Canada Bosnia and Herzegovina
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Canada 0.16
Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.42
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Canada Bosnia and Herzegovina
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Canada 0.05
Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.01
Canada
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CAN had peak pressure around 40'.
  • BIH started the game with stronger pressure.
CAN Pressure BIH Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CAN reached the top pressure at 40' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Canada CAN Home
0 matches
Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-06-13T00:00:17+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
N. Vasilj
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 N. Vasilj
S. Kolašinac
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
5 (C) S. Kolašinac
T. Muharemovic
Bosnia and Herzegovina
4 T. Muharemovic
N. Katić
Bosnia and Herzegovina
18 N. Katić
A. Dedić
Bosnia and Herzegovina
7 A. Dedić
A. Memić
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
15 A. Memić
I. Bašić
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
13 I. Bašić
B. Tahirovic
Bosnia and Herzegovina
6 B. Tahirovic
E. Bajraktarevic
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
20 E. Bajraktarevic
J. Lukić
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
25 J. Lukić
E. Demirović
Bosnia and Herzegovina
10 E. Demirović

General Information

Date & Time :
Jun 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition :
2026 World Cup, World · Round 1 · Group Stage
Stadium :
Toronto Stadium
Capacity :
30991
Attendance :
43002
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Facundo Tello Figueroa
Juan Pablo Belatti
Gabriel Chade
Khalid Saleh

Statistics

Possession
CAN
58%
BIH
42%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 2
9 Shots 5
80 Dangerous attacks 19
61 Possession 39
9 Corners 4
20 Free kicks 10
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

103 Ball Safe 93
7 Goal Kicks 9
8 Goal Attempts 8
5 Substitutions 5
32 Throwins 26
1 Hit Woodwork 0
19 Successful Headers 44
1 Assists 1
0 Injuries 3
15 Dribble Attempts 22
7 Successful Dribbles 5
47 Successful Dribbles Percentage 23

Attacking

134 Attacks 110
2 Big Chances Missed 1
1 Counter Attacks 4

Possession

43 Long Passes 62
417 Passes 268
310 Successful Passes 170
74 Successful Passes Percentage 63
12 Key Passes 5
19 Successful Long Passes 18
44 Successful Long Passes Percentage 29

Defensive

2 Saves 1
23 Tackles 21
4 Interceptions 10
70 Duels Won 79

Build-up

24 Total Crosses 10
5 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
10 Fouls 20

Lineup

Referee : Facundo Tello Figueroa

Starting XI ▼

16
Maxime Crépeau
Maxime Crépeau Goalkeeper
6.87
2
Alistair Johnston
Alistair Johnston Defender
6.9
4
Luc De Fougerolles
Luc De Fougerolles Defender
6.84
13
Derek Cornelius
Derek Cornelius Defender
6.8
22
Richie Laryea
Richie Laryea Defender
7.45
7
Stephen Eustaquio
Stephen Eustaquio (C) Midfielder
7.68
21
Jonathan Osorio
Jonathan Osorio
Midfielder90+1'
8
Ismaël Koné
Ismaël Koné Midfielder
6.46
11
Liam Millar
Liam Millar Midfielder
6.82
14
Jacob Shaffelburg
Jacob Shaffelburg
Attacker61'
6.56
17
Tajon Buchanan
Tajon Buchanan Midfielder
6.08
20
Ali Ahmed
Ali Ahmed
Midfielder61'
6.5
10
Jonathan David
Jonathan David Attacker
6.51
24
Promise David
Promise David
Attacker61'
6.77
12
Tani Oluwaseyi
Tani Oluwaseyi Attacker
6.91
9
Cyle Larin
Cyle Larin
Attacker76'
7.37
Referee : Facundo Tello Figueroa

Starting XI ▼

1
Nikola Vasilj
Nikola Vasilj Goalkeeper
6.49
4
Tarik Muharemović
Tarik Muharemović Defender
7.53
5
Sead Kolasinac
Sead Kolasinac (C) Defender
7.97
17
Dzenis Burnic
Dzenis Burnic
Midfielder84'
6.58
7
Amar Dedić
Amar Dedić Defender
6.71
18
Nikola Katic
Nikola Katic Defender
8
6
Benjamin Tahirović
Benjamin Tahirović Midfielder
6.49
13
Ivan Basic
Ivan Basic Midfielder
7.53
8
Armin Gigovic
Armin Gigovic
Midfielder62'
6.47
15
Amar Memic
Amar Memic Midfielder
6.24
19
Kerim Alajbegovic
Kerim Alajbegovic
Attacker74'
6.52
20
Esmir Bajraktarevic
Esmir Bajraktarevic Midfielder
6
14
Ivan Sunjic
Ivan Sunjic
Midfielder74'
6.28
10
Ermedin Demirovic
Ermedin Demirovic Attacker
6.5
25
Jovo Lukic
Jovo Lukic Attacker
7.47
9
Samed Bazdar
Samed Bazdar
Attacker62'
6.29

Events

2ND-HALF
90+3'
Event
Nikola Katic
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Jonathan Osorio  → Stephen Eustaquio
10th Substitution
90+1'
84'
Event
Dzenis Burnic → Sead Kolasinac
9th Substitution
Event
Cyle Larin
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
78'
Event
Cyle Larin → Tani Oluwaseyi
8th Substitution
76'
74'
Event
Kerim Alajbegovic → Amar Memic
6th Substitution
74'
Event
Ivan Sunjic → Esmir Bajraktarevic
7th Substitution
62'
Event
Samed Bazdar → Jovo Lukic
4th Substitution
62'
Event
Armin Gigovic → Ivan Basic
5th Substitution
Event
Ali Ahmed → Tajon Buchanan
1st Substitution
61'
Event
Promise David → Jonathan David
2nd Substitution
61'
Event
Jacob Shaffelburg  → Liam Millar
3rd Substitution
61'
Event
Luc De Fougerolles
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
53'
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
Jovo Lukic
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
45'
Event
Ermedin Demirovic
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
21'
Event
Jovo Lukic
Header / 1st Goal
Event
Alistair Johnston
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
11'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
Promise David from Canada commits a foul.
90
Update Update
Tarik Muharemovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Canada: Jonathan Osorio comes on for Stephen Eustaquio.
90
Update Update
Cyle Larin wins a free kick for Canada in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Nikola Katic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nikola Katic from Bosnia and Herzegovina receives a yellow card for a foul.
90
Attempt Attempt
Cyle Larin's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Richie Laryea provided the assist.
89
Update Update
Ismaël Koné wins a free kick for Canada on the right wing.
89
Update Update
Foul committed by Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
88
Update Update
Promise David from Canada wins a free kick on the left wing.
88
Update Update
Foul committed by Ivan Sunjic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
85
Attempt Attempt
Dzenis Burnic's right-footed shot from outside the box for Bosnia and Herzegovina is blocked.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dzenis Burnic comes on for Sead Kolasinac due to an injury.
84
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
83
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Sead Kolasinac from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Cyle Larin scores for Canada with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Promise David. The match is now 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
77
Update Update
Alistair Johnston wins a free kick for Canada in the defensive half.
77
Update Update
Foul committed by Kerim Alajbegovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Kerim Alajbegovic comes on for Amar Memic.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Ivan Sunjic comes on for Esmir Bajraktarevic.
74
Update Update
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
73
Update Update
Foul committed by Ismaël Koné of Canada.
73
Update Update
Samed Bazdar from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
69
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
69
Update Update
Foul committed by Luc De Fougerolles of Canada.
69
Update Update
Sead Kolasinac wins a free kick for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the defensive half.
68
Update Update
Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
67
Update Update
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
66
Update Update
Tani Oluwaseyi's header from the right side of the six-yard box is blocked. Jacob Shaffelburg provided the assist with a cross.
65
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Stephen Eustaquio's right-footed shot from outside the box goes high and wide to the right. Richie Laryea provided the assist.
63
Update Update
Promise David from Canada commits a foul.
63
Update Update
Armin Gigovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
62
Update Update
Richie Laryea from Canada is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
62
Update Update
Foul committed by Esmir Bajraktarevic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Armin Gigovic comes on for Ivan Basic.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Samed Bazdar comes on for Jovo Lukic.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Canada: Ali Ahmed comes on for Tajon Buchanan.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Canada: Promise David comes on for Jonathan David.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Canada: Jacob Shaffelburg comes on for Liam Millar.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina after Maxime Crépeau concedes.
58
Update Update
Foul committed by Stephen Eustaquio (Canada).
58
Update Update
Benjamin Tahirovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina wins a free kick in the attacking half.
53
Update Update
Stephen Eustaquio wins a free kick for Canada in the attacking half.
53
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada receives a yellow card for a foul.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by Luc De Fougerolles of Canada.
53
Update Update
Ermedin Demirovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
51
Update Update
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
50
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
49
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Nikola Vasilj from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
49
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Canada 0, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.
46
Update Update
Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
46
Update Update
Foul committed by Nikola Katic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina receives a yellow card for a foul.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Jovo Lukic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
45
Update Update
Tajon Buchanan from Canada wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
45
Corner Corner
Derek Cornelius from Canada misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Stephen Eustaquio, who delivered a cross following a corner.
45
Corner Corner
Canada wins a corner after Sead Kolasinac concedes.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Alistair Johnston's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Tani Oluwaseyi provided the assist.
44
Update Update
Derek Cornelius from Canada wins a free kick in the defensive half.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
44
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Benjamin Tahirovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high.
42
Update Update
Alistair Johnston wins a free kick for Canada in the defensive half.
42
Update Update
Foul committed by Amar Memic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
41
Update Update
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
41
Update Update
Foul committed by Amar Dedic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Canada after Amar Dedic concedes.
39
Corner Corner
Canada wins a corner after Amar Memic concedes.
38
Corner Corner
Canada wins a corner after Sead Kolasinac concedes.
38
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Jonathan David from Canada takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it goes close and misses to the left. Tani Oluwaseyi provided the assist after a corner.
37
Corner Corner
Canada wins a corner after Amar Dedic concedes.
34
Corner Corner
Canada wins a corner after Jovo Lukic concedes.
32
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes too high. Alistair Johnston provided the assist.
30
Attempt Attempt
Ismaël Koné's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Stephen Eustaquio provided the assist.
29
Update Update
Jonathan David wins a free kick for Canada on the left wing.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Tarik Muharemovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
28
Corner Corner
Canada wins a corner after Sead Kolasinac concedes.
28
Attempt Attempt
Jonathan David's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Liam Millar provided the assist.
27
Update Update
Tajon Buchanan of Canada is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
27
Update Update
Foul committed by Sead Kolasinac of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
25
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
23
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
23
Update Update
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
23
Update Update
Foul committed by Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
20
Corner Corner
Bosnia and Herzegovina win a corner after Richie Laryea concedes.
19
Update Update
Foul committed by Stephen Eustaquio of Canada.
19
Update Update
Esmir Bajraktarevic from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
17
Update Update
Ismaël Koné wins a free kick for Canada in the defensive half.
17
Update Update
Foul committed by Ivan Basic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
17
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Jonathan David's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Nikola Vasilj in the center of the goal.
15
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
15
Update Update
Delay in the match involving Bosnia and Herzegovina.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Canada after a concession by Benjamin Tahirovic.
13
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
13
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Jovo Lukic's header from the center of the box is saved by Maxime Crépeau in the center of the goal. The assist came from Ivan Basic's cross.
12
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Amar Memic from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
11
Update Update
Foul committed by Alistair Johnston of Canada.
11
Update Update
Amar Memic wins a free kick for Bosnia and Herzegovina on the left wing.
11
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alistair Johnston from Canada receives a yellow card for a foul.
5
Update Update
Foul committed by Liam Millar (Canada).
5
Update Update
Amar Dedic from Bosnia and Herzegovina wins a free kick on the right wing.
5
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Jovo Lukic's header from the center of the box goes wide to the left. Ivan Basic provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
3
Attempt Attempt
Amar Memic from Bosnia and Herzegovina misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high after a set piece situation.
2
Update Update
Sead Kolasinac from Bosnia and Herzegovina is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
2
Update Update
Foul committed by Alistair Johnston of Canada.
1
Update Update
First half begins.
1
Corner Corner
Corner for Canada, conceded by Tarik Muharemovic.

CONCLUSION

Canada maintained territorial dominance yet required a second-half response to overcome the early deficit against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 1-1 result reflected the balanced xG picture and confirmed that the moderate deviation did not derail the stronger side. Possession advantages translated into sustained pressure without producing a decisive lead. Both teams showed discipline with no dismissals recorded. The outcome reinforced that underlying numbers accurately captured the competitive balance on the day. Canada will note the need for greater clinical finishing while Bosnia and Herzegovina can take encouragement from their organized defensive display. Overall the draw stands as a fair reflection of the match dynamics.

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