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Post by Football News on Jun 12, 2015 21:05:02 GMT
Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded their second Group B win in as many games to continue their revival under new coach Mehmed Baždarević, Edin Višća's double helping see off Israel. The visitors kicked off two places and four points better off than their opponents and struck first in Zenica, Tal Ben Haim II giving them a 41st-minute lead. By half-time, remarkably, they were behind thanks to Višća and an Edin Džeko penalty; Višća wrapped up the win 15 minutes from time. Beaten 3-0 in Haifa last November, Bosnia and Herzegovina could ill afford a repeat and were quickly into their stride, Haris Medunjanin twice going close in the first eight minutes. Just past the half-hour Eran Zahavi slipped a pass through to Ben Haim II but the shot was straight at Asmir Begović. Višća then poked wide under pressure before the match burst into life just before the interval. Israel struck first in the 41st minute, Džeko slicing straight into the path of Ben Haim, who volleyed in. The celebrations had barely died down before they were pegged back, however, Mensur Mujdža setting up Višća. Ognjen Vranješ' then shot struck Sheran Yeini's arm; Džeko sent Marciano the wrong way from the spot. Israel rallied after the break, Ben Sahar, Ben Haim II and substitute Maor Buzaglo all going close, but it was the home team who struck the decisive blow. Džeko found Višća, who forced the ball on to Senad Lulić. Ofir Marciano saved but could only push out for Višća, who nodded in. Džeko hit the crossbar in the closing stages and, appointed in December, Baždarević has now overseen two wins in as many games as his new side mount a belated charge for a place in France next summer.
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