Bosnia stun hosts Canada with set-piece opener

Bosnia and Herzegovina have silenced the home crowd after turning their persistent set-piece threat into the opening goal against Canada.

A dangerous corner was flicked on by defender Sead Kolašinac, allowing Saša Lukić to react quickest and head the ball home. The breakthrough sparked wild celebrations among the Bosnian diaspora in the stadium, capitalizing on a vulnerability Canada had struggled with all game.

The goal came just as Canada was beginning to find their rhythm under manager Jesse Marsch. The hosts had previously created the game's first major opening when Ismaël Koné unlocked the midfield, leading to a cross that eventually found Jonathan David. However, the Juventus forward fired his effort straight at Bosnian goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj from a dangerous position inside the box—a missed opportunity Canada was quickly made to regret.