The stadium area was already flooded with Bosnian fans before the game, who brought the true home atmosphere to Toronto, even though the expected number of home supporters was higher. The betting was in favor of the Canadians before the match started, but they scored first with the Zmaj. Jovo Lukić took the lead for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 21st minute, thus starting his first big World Cup story in a dreamlike way.
Canada came close to equalizing in the 78th minute, when the experienced Cyle Larin scored. In the closing stages, the home side pressed, but Bosnia and Herzegovina held on with a lot of fighting spirit, a bit of luck and an exceptional Sead Kolašinac. Kolašinac, who wore the captain’s armband due to the absence of injured Edina Džek, was chosen as the best player of the match.
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