Bosnia and Herzegovina edge past Poland to strengthen second-place position

Bosnia and Herzegovina secured an important 1-0 victory over Poland in Group B4 of the UEFA Nations League.

The hosts claimed all three points at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica thanks to a late penalty from Ivan Bašić.

The first half ended goalless, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut opportunities.

The situation remained unchanged after the break, although Bosnia and Herzegovina gradually increased the pressure.

In the 84th minute, the hosts were awarded a penalty and Ivan Bašić stepped up to take responsibility. The midfielder kept his composure and sent the ball into the net to give Bosnia and Herzegovina a 1-0 lead.

Poland tried to respond in the closing stages, but Bosnia and Herzegovina held on to secure a valuable victory.

The result leaves Bosnia and Herzegovina second in Group B4 with eight points, while Poland remain third on four points. Sweden lead the group with 10 points, while Romania are bottom without a point.