On his Benfica debut, Dedic slips up with Bosnia but dream still alive | OneFootball

Absent from Benfica training sessions, Amar Dedic is currently on duty with the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. However, the number 17, who joined Luz this season, ended the match with a bitter taste in his mouth, after his team conceded a draw (2-2) against Cyprus.

A day before stepping onto the pitch, the right-back for the Eagles made headlines in his home country, after receiving an award for his good deeds and volunteer work with the sick and homeless. The award marks International Humanitarian Aid Day.

Just as in Benfica's matches, the 23-year-old started for his national team, playing the full 90 minutes. Playing away from home, the hostile environment did not bother the Bosnians, who opened the scoring through Nikola Katic in the 10th minute. In the 36th minute, Noefytos Michail scored an own goal, extending Bosnia's lead. Before halftime, Cyprus reduced the deficit thanks to Konstantinos Laifis, in the 45+1’ minute.

Leading the scoreboard, the visiting team managed the match but always looked for another goal; however, the ball never found the back of the net. Cyprus, on the other hand, never gave up and the Cypriots’ persistence was rewarded with an equalizer, which came in the dying moments of stoppage time, as Ioannis Pittas converted a penalty.

With this result, Bosnia drops points again, after having lost their previous match against Austria. After three qualifying rounds, Dedic’s team sits in second place in Group H, with 13 points, well positioned to secure a playoff spot.

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