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24/11/2029, Stadion Asim Ferhatović-Hase, Sarajevo, Bosnia, Live on National TV
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Bosnia Vs Ireland

Bosnia play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: B Simaku (GK) , D Simaku (CB) , A Shehu (CB) , B Ceka (RB) , B Surroi (LB) , F Fakaj (CM) , A Hoxha (CDM) , B Metarapi (CDM) , E Bushaj (RW) , E Hyseni (LW) , A Bushaj (ST) And the subs are: E Dhamo (CB) , B Albrup (CB) , A Tzelili (CM) , A Simaku (CM) , E Manjani (ST)

Ireland play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: L MacNeil (GK) , C McAlister (CB) , P Keane (CB) , M Walsh (CB) , M Heffernan (RB) , J MacKay (LB) , D Cullen (CDM) , P Brody (CAM) , J Fitzpatrick (RM) , R Boyle (LM) , B McCrory (ST) And the subs are: D McNeil (CB) , L Ritchison (CB) , D McEwan (CM) , F Walsh (CM) , R Desmond (ST)

Welcome to Stadion Asim Ferhatović-Hase in Sarajevo, Bosnia where Bosnia will face Ireland.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 23789.

1' - Bosnia kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Agim Hoxha plays the ball to Ditmer Simaku.  Ditmer Simaku slides the ball to Agim Hoxha.  Agim Hoxha sees Erion Bushaj making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

10' - Michael Heffernan hits the ball long to Corey McAlister.  Corey McAlister plays a short pass to Rory Boyle.  Rory Boyle passes the ball to Brandon McCrory.  Brandon McCrory attempts to use his skills to beat Ditmer Simaku.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Brandon McCrory runs with the ball!  

12' - Brandon McCrory attempts to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

16' - Besim Simaku hits the ball long to Behar Ceka.  Behar Ceka finds Arlind Shehu with a short pass.  Arlind Shehu passes to Arlind Bushaj.  With a turn of pace, Arlind Bushaj beats Paul Brody.  

17' - Arlind Bushaj crosses the ball into the box, but Davie Cullen intercepts and takes possession.  

20' - Davie Cullen hits the ball long to Peter Keane.  Peter Keane slides the ball to Brandon McCrory.  Brandon McCrory sees a run from Rory Boyle.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Rory Boyle runs on to the ball.  Rory Boyle tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Rory Boyle scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Ireland player!  The ball went in off the upright!

21' - Bosnia kick the ball off for the restart.  

30' - Arlind Shehu finds Agim Hoxha with a short pass.  Agim Hoxha passes to Fatlind Fakaj.  Fatlind Fakaj passes the ball to Arlind Shehu.  Arlind Shehu plays the ball to Agim Hoxha.  Agim Hoxha finds Ditmer Simaku with a long ball.  Ditmer Simaku finds Arlind Bushaj with a short pass.  Arlind Bushaj plays a short pass to Agim Hoxha.  Agim Hoxha sees Erion Bushaj making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Erion Bushaj is caught offside!  

33' - Jason Fitzpatrick plays the ball to Paul Brody.  Paul Brody spots a run from Brandon McCrory.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Brandon McCrory is able to take the ball.  Brandon McCrory hits the ball towards goal...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Brandon McCrory for Ireland!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

33' - Bosnia kick the ball off for the restart.  

35' - Agim Hoxha passes the ball to Fatlind Fakaj.  Fatlind Fakaj plays a short pass to Besmir Surroi.  Besmir Surroi takes the ball past Paul Brody with a turn of pace, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Bosnia.  

42' - Paul Brody sees Brandon McCrory making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Ireland kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Joshua MacKay slides the ball to Corey McAlister.  Corey McAlister passes to Michael Heffernan.  With a turn of pace, Michael Heffernan beats Agim Hoxha.  

48' - Michael Heffernan sees a run from Jason Fitzpatrick.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Jason Fitzpatrick has strayed offside!  

51' - Edi Hyseni plays a long pass to Arlind Shehu.  Arlind Shehu sees a run from Arlind Bushaj.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Arlind Bushaj is caught offside!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Davie Cullen is going to be taken off.  Fionn Walsh is going to be brought on.  

61' - Ditmer Simaku plays the ball to Besmir Surroi.  Besmir Surroi finds Fatlind Fakaj with a short pass.  Fatlind Fakaj spots a run from Arlind Bushaj.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Brandon McCrory is going to be taken off.  Ronan Desmond is going to be brought on.  

66' - Corey McAlister spots a run from Paul Brody.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Paul Brody is able to control the ball.  Paul Brody looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

72' - Besim Simaku plays a short pass to Arlind Shehu.  Arlind Shehu passes the ball to Erion Bushaj.  Michael Heffernan tackles Erion Bushaj and takes the ball.  Michael Heffernan plays a long ball to Corey McAlister.  Corey McAlister passes to Ronan Desmond.  Ronan Desmond attempts to use his skills to beat Fatlind Fakaj, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

74' - Ronan Desmond sees Paul Brody making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Paul Brody takes the ball.  Paul Brody tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Ireland.  Jason Fitzpatrick gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, finding Paul Brody.  Paul Brody directs a powerful header towards goal...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Besmir Surroi is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mick Walsh will come off.  Davie McNeil is going to be brought on.  

78' - Jason Fitzpatrick passes a long ball to Michael Heffernan.  Michael Heffernan plays the ball to Jason Fitzpatrick.  Jason Fitzpatrick curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Ronan Desmond.  Ronan Desmond hits a shot...but Besim Simaku performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Fatlind Fakaj is going to be taken off.  Ardian Simaku is brought on from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Arlind Bushaj is going to be taken off.  Erion Manjani is going to be brought on.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ditmer Simaku is going to be taken off.  Bekim Albrup is going to be brought on.  

90' - Arlind Shehu plays a long pass to Agim Hoxha.  Fionn Walsh tackles Agim Hoxha and takes the ball.  Fionn Walsh finds Rory Boyle with a short pass.  Rory Boyle attempts to beat Bekim Albrup using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

91' - Rory Boyle spots a run from Ronan Desmond.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Ronan Desmond runs on to the ball.  Ronan Desmond fires a shot...and Ronan Desmond scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Ireland player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!



The match has ended Bosnia 0 - 3 Ireland.