Played
November 15, 2011 4:00 PM EST
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) — Lisboa
Referee: W. Stark
Attendance: 47728
November 15, 2011 4:00 PM EST
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) — Lisboa
Referee: W. Stark
Attendance: 47728
Euro 2012 Playoff Preview: Portugal - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Goal.com previews the action as Paulo Bento and his charges face the plucky Balkan nation, aiming to seal qualification for the European tournament next summer
By Vasil Kotsev
| PROBABLE LINEUPS |
PORTUGAL
Rui Patricio |
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
Begovic |
Miguel Veloso is set to retain his place in the triple pivot after his impressive showing in the first leg. Helder Postiga's starting spot is in some doubt following his dire performance last week, but is still expected to be picked ahead of Hugo Almeida.
Safet Susic will not be able to rely on first-choice right-back Mensur Mujdza, who was forced off the pitch in the 1-1 draw against France after picking up a knock, and will be out for the next three months.
Key defenders Sasa Papac and Boris Pandza return from suspension and are expected to start on Tuesday. Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is expected to retain his place in the first XI after his impressive performance in the first leg.
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DID YOU KNOW? |
Bosnia-Herzegovina is yet to qualify for a major tournament.- Bosnia & Herzegovina was eliminated by the Iberians in the playoffs for a place in World Cup 2010.
- Portugal has never won the European Championship, but appeared in the final of Euro 2004 on home soil, losing 1-0 to Greece.
- Pauleta is the Navigators' all-time highest scorer with 47 goals in 88 matches.
- Portugal has played only once against Bosnia & Herzegovina at home, winning 1-0 courtesy of a goal by Bruno Alves.
Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Portugal 1-1 Bosnia
- 35.93 %
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Portugal 1-2 Bosnia
- 13.25 %
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Portugal 0-1 Bosnia
- 11.36 %
| European Championship Qualification 2012 (EC) | Nov 15, 2011 | Portugal 6 - Bosnia 2 |
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| European Championship Qualification 2012 (EC) | Nov 11, 2011 | Bosnia 0 - Portugal 0 |
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| World Cup Qualification - Play-Offs (WCQ) | Nov 18, 2009 | Bosnia 0 - Portugal 1 |
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| World Cup Qualification - Play-Offs (WCQ) | Nov 14, 2009 | Portugal 1 - Bosnia 0 |
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Portugal
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| Mar 26, 2013 | Azerbaijan 0 - Portugal 2 | WCQE |
| Mar 22, 2013 | Israel 3 - Portugal 3 | WCQE |
| Feb 6, 2013 | Portugal 2 - Ecuador 3 | FR |
| Nov 14, 2012 | Gabon 2 - Portugal 2 | FR |
| Oct 16, 2012 | Portugal 1 - No. Ireland 1 | WCQE |
Bosnia
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| Mar 22, 2013 | Bosnia 3 - Greece 1 | WCQE |
| Nov 14, 2012 | Algeria 0 - Bosnia 1 | FR |
| Oct 16, 2012 | Bosnia 3 - Lithuania 0 | WCQE |
| Oct 12, 2012 | Greece 0 - Bosnia 0 | WCQE |
| Sep 11, 2012 | Bosnia 4 - Latvia 1 | WCQE |
| 12 | Rui Patricio | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Bruno Alves | Defender |
| 3 | Pepe | Defender |
| 5 | Fabio Coentrao | Defender |
| 21 | João Pereira | Defender |
| 4 | Miguel Veloso | Midfielder |
| 8 | Joao Moutinho | Midfielder |
| 16 | Raúl Meireles | Midfielder |
| 17 | Nani | Striker |
| 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Striker |
| 23 | Hélder Postiga | Striker |
| 1 | Eduardo | Goalkeeper |
| - | Rolando | |
| - | Ruben Amorim | Midfielder |
| 15 | Rubén Micael | Midfielder |
| - | Quaresma | |
| 20 | Carlos Martins | Midfielder |
| 9 | Hugo Almeida | Striker |
| 12 | Asmir Begovic | Goalkeeper |
| - | Sasa Papac | |
| 4 | Emir Spahic | Defender |
| - | Sanel Jahic | |
| 6 | Elver Rahimic | Midfielder |
| 8 | Miralem Pjanic | Midfielder |
| 10 | Zvjezdan Misimovic | Striker |
| 16 | Senad Lulic | Midfielder |
| 15 | Haris Medunjanin | Midfielder |
| - | Adnan Zahirović | Midfielder |
| 11 | Edin Dzeko | Striker |
| - | Asmir Avdukić | Goalkeeper |
| 17 | Muhamed Besic | Defender |
| 3 | Boris Pandza | Midfielder |
| 17 | Senijad Ibricic | Midfielder |
| - | Darko Maletic | |
| - | Zlatan Muslimovic | |
| 14 | Vedad Ibisevic | Striker |
Results
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Match News
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fernando Torres Striker Chelsea |
3 | 0 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo Striker Real Madrid |
3 | 0 |
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Mario Gomez Striker FC Bayern München |
3 | 0 |
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Mario Balotelli Striker Milan |
3 | 0 |
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Mario Mandzukic Striker FC Bayern München |
3 | 0 |
