Brazil 2014: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran Exit World Cup
By Opeyemi Oladunjoye
Bosnia-Herzegovina recorded its first FIFA World Cup win with a 3-1 victory over Iran that also saw its opponent exit the tournament.
With the team’s fate already sealed after defeats to Argentina and Nigeria, Bosnia played with freedom and made history as goals from Edin Dzeko, Miralem Pjanic and Avdija Vrsajevic saw the team collect its first points at the showpiece.
The result also ended Iran’s stay in Brazil, as the side finished last in Group F with just one point and one goal from three matches.
Dzeko broke the deadlock midway through the first half with a well-placed low strike from 25 yards, and Pjanic doubled the lead a minute before the hour.
Pjanic scored in the 59 minutes played, as he netted a composed finish from seven yards after Tino Susic found him with a perfect pass.
Reza Ghoochannejad gave Iran a lifeline with eight minutes left, tapping in from close range, but Vrsajevic responded within 60 seconds for Bosnia, scoring an excellent angled finish.