Bosnia & Herzegovina secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Romania in World Cup qualifying, demonstrating superior clinical finishing despite modest underlying metrics. Operating in a 4-2-3-1 formation, the hosts generated 16 shots with four on target and an expected goals value of 1.75, converting chances with greater efficiency than the data suggested. Romania's 4-3-3 setup proved vulnerable defensively; despite recording nine shots and 3.18 expected goals, they managed only one goal and registered a 66.67 per cent save percentage that proved insufficient. Haris Tabakovic opened the scoring for Bosnia & Herzegovina, who controlled proceedings through the middle despite neither side dominating possession. Michael Oliver refereed the encounter without notable controversy. The result represents a significant step forward for Bosnia & Herzegovina in qualifying standings.