Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a significant victory against Italy in Zenica yesterday, propelling them back into the forefront of international competition for the first time since 2014. The team’s success included contributions from Edina Džeka, Esmirja Bajraktarević, Kerim Alajbegović, and 14-year-old Afan Čizmić, who played a key role in the historic win. Čizmić’s involvement as a hero stems from a remarkable moment during the match.
Prior to a crucial decision, he reportedly obtained information from Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma regarding strategic data. This data included details about shooter preferences – specifically, which leg players favored when taking shots and the typical direction of ball trajectories. The information, documented on paper, outlined the Azzurri’s tactical approach.
This unexpected acquisition of data proved pivotal in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ability to compete effectively against a traditionally dominant opponent.
