Bosnia-Herz v Qatar

Referee Valenzuela blows the full-time whistle as Bosnia-Herzegovina seal a 3-1 victory over Qatar in Seattle. A stunning opener from Alajbegovic on 29 minutes got Sergej Barbarez's men going, before an Abunada own goal doubled their lead five minutes later. Qatar refused to lie down, though, and pulled a goal back through Al Haydos in the 42nd minute to setup a tense second half. It wasn't to be for Julen Lopetegui's men, though, whose fate was sealed when Mahmic bagged a third for Bosnia-Herzegovina on 80 minutes. Bosnia-Herzegovina finished the game with 0.64 xG to their name, compared to the 0.77 put up by opponents Qatar. The result means Bosnia-Herzegovina finish third in Group B on four points, leaving them with a strong chance of securing a spot in the knockouts. Meanwhile, defeat for Qatar means they bow out at the group stage after finishing bottom of the pile with just a single point. Switzerland's 2-1 win over Canada in Vancouver this evening means they finish as winners of Group B, while second-placed Canada join the other co-hosts Mexico and USA in the knockout rounds. That's all for this one, thanks for joining us!

FULL-TIME: BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA 3-1 QATAR

It's been an impressive performance from Bosnia-Herzegovina, who have battled through the heat to surely land a spot in the knockouts with a third-placed finish in Group B. No wonder their fans are going wild in the Seattle Stadium stands.

WHAT AN EFFORT FROM MIGUEL!! Qatar look dead and buried now, but Miguel almost bags a stunning consolation with a right-footed effort from range, which forces Vasilj to tip the ball over the crossbar. Ali then finds the target with a header from the resulting corner, but Vasilj is there to save again. A goal there would have made for a tense final few minutes for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Qatar still haven't had a shot on target in this second half. They've found themselves in some promising positions, but that final bit of quality hasn't quite been there.

There will be SIX minutes of added time at the end of the second half.

Radeljic has now attempted 85 passes in this game, marking the first time that a Bosnia-Herzegovina player has attempted 80 passes or more in a single match in the World Cup and more than any other player in this game (ahead of Nikola Katic, who's made 65 passes).

Qatar get another glimpse of goal as Afif threads a lovely ball through to Ali down the right. The latter then looks to slide it across for Khoukhi, who's waiting for a tap-in, but there's not quite enough on the pass and Bosnia-Herzegovina scramble to clear.

Qatar look to bag another as Afif rolls a free-kick into the path of Al Ganehi on the edge of the box, but the latter's shot is a wild one and sails high over the crossbar.

Mahmic is also one of the three players to score multiple goals as a substitute at this tournament, alongside Deniz Undav (three) and Johan Manzambi (two).

That's now Mahmic's second goal of the tournament after netting a late consolation against Switzerland six days ago, meaning he is now the highest scoring player for Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup history.

82'

Substitution

Bosnia-Herzegovina make another change, with Burnic coming on for Alajbegovic.

82'

Yellow Card

Mahmic is shown a yellow card after removing his shirt during the celebrations.

Hadzikadunic does well to poke the ball into the path of Mahmic in the penalty area, before the latter sweeps the ball home with his right foot.

80'

Goal

MAHMICCC!!! BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA BAG A CRUCIAL THIRD!! That will surely be enough to seal a third-placed finish and possibly a spot in the knockouts for Bosnia-Herzegovina. Radeljic initially has a left-footed effort blocked in the penalty area before the ball bobbles into the path of Hadzikadunic. He then finds Mahmic, who pokes a right-footed shot past Abunada in the Qatar goal. Abunada should probably be doing better with that, but Mahmic won't care! Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 Qatar!

GREAT SAVE BY ABUNADA!! Bosnia-Herzegovina threaten again as Bajraktarevic cuts in from the right before firing a fizzing left-footed effort towards goal. Fortunately for Qatar, it's at a decent height for Abunada, who's able to turn it behind for a corner. Bosnia-Herzegovina look to be finding their second wind now.

79'

Substitution

Qatar's Fathy also makes way for Al Mannai.

79'

Substitution

Qatar make more changes as Edmilson is replaced by Alaaeldin.

78'

Yellow Card

Qatar's Fathy is shown the first yellow card of this match for a late challenge on Alajbegovic. Should Qatar go on to reach the knockouts, Fathy will be suspended after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament.

Qatar's Afif has made the most line-breaking passes in the final third (seven) in this match. Afif has also recorded both of his side's shots in the second half and looks the biggest threat for Qatar as they continue to hunt a way back into this game.

Bajraktarevic looks to restore Bosnia-Herzegovina's two-goal lead with an ambitious left-footed effort from just outside the Qatar box. There's not enough bend on the shot, though, which sails high and wide into the crowd.

Huge credit has to go to Qatar, who looked to be down and out after falling 2-0 behind on 34 minutes. They've looked like a completely different team from 40-minutes onwards.

Play resumes once again following the hydration break, with Qatar needing to turn this one around if they're to stand any chance of reaching the knockouts with a third-placed finish. Another goal for Bosnia-Herzegovina will surely be enough to seal their spot in the round of 32.

72'

Substitution

Qatar make another change, with Ali coming on for Boudiaf.

Play pauses again for the second hydration break of the match. Bosnia-Herzegovina remain 2-1 up, but now it's Qatar who look to have the momentum ahead of a crucial final 21 minutes. In fact, Bosnia-Herzegovina haven't had a single shot in 31 minutes, since Dzeko struck the post on the 38-minute mark.