Bosnia defeated Slovakia 3-2 in a friendly match a fortnight ago. Bosnia was rewarded for playing attacking football against Slovakia, which reached the second stage of the World Cup in South Africa, in the first match between the two teams.

Filip Sebo put Slovakia ahead after just three minutes with a close-range shot after collecting a pass from Peter Pekarik.

Haris Medunjanin equalized from the edge of the area in the 28th minute, after the Slovak defense failed to clear a corner, with his first international goal.