SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) – Bosnia-Herzegovina ended Iran’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stages at the World Cup with a 3-1 victory in Group F today.
Edin Dzeko opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a low shot from 20 yards, deflecting in off the post.
Miralem Pjanic made it 2-0 in the 53rd with an angled shot from inside the box.
Reza Ghoochannejhad gave some hope to the Iranians with a tap-in goal in the 81st, but Avdija Vrsaljevic replied immediately with his low shot from the edge of the area to restore the two-goal buffer.
Iran needed a win to have any chance of advancing. The Bosnians were already out of contention at their first World Cup following consecutive losses to Argentina and Nigeria.
Group F Results
Argentina 2, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1
Iran 0, Nigeria 0
Argentina 1, Iran 0
Nigeria 1, Bosnia Herzegovina 0
Nigeria 2, Argentina 3
Bosnia Herzegovina 3, Iran 1
Group F Standings
Teams Wins Draws Losses Goals For Goals Against Points
Argentina 3 3 0 0 6 3 9
Nigeria 3 1 1 1 3 3 4
Bosnia 3 1 0 2 4 4 3
Iran 3 0 1 2 1 4 1
