Analysis The numbers behind the result
Goalless draw as Poland's dominance fails to translate into chances
The 0-0 scoreline was a fair reflection of a game where Poland's 57% possession and 14 total shots (4 on target) yielded just 0.8 xG, while Bosnia & Herzegovina's disciplined defensive performance limited them to only 1 shot on target from 9 attempts (0.5 xG). Despite dominating the ball, Poland created only 6 shots from inside the box - the same number as Bosnia's more direct approach from 43% possession.
The game was defined by defensive structure rather than attacking quality, with both teams registering 3 blocked shots and 3 corners each. Poland's lack of cutting edge was evident as star striker Robert Lewandowski was substituted on in the 87th minute without impacting the game. Bosnia collected 5 yellow cards in a rugged display, stifling Poland's build-up play on the flanks - particularly against Jakub Kaminski, who was subbed off early after struggling to bypass Zinedin Smajlovic (booked before being replaced at HT).
The telling stat: Poland's 4 shots on target came from a wasteful 14 attempts - just 29% accuracy reflecting their lack of clear chances despite territorial dominance.