Bosnia coach Safet Susic rues what might have been after exit
Side bow out despite 3-1 victory over Iran in last group game where pride was at stake
Bosnia-Herzegovina coach Safet Susic was left to rue what might have been after his side bowed out despite a 3-1 win over Iran.
Goals by man-of-the-match Edin Dzeko and Miralem Pjanic killed off Iran's faint dreams of a victory to keep alive their last 16 aspirations.
Striker Reza Ghoochannejad gave Iran late, forlorn hope of a fightback with their only goal of the World Cup on 82 minutes, but Bosnia instantly added their third through Avdija Vrsajevic.
Had we had more luck, played slightly better football and had a few less refereeing errors, we'd be in the next round
The result left Bosnia third in group F, with Iran bottom, as Argentina and Nigeria qualified first and second respectively for the last 16.
"This was very important for us, we had to leave a good impression behind and be able to come home with heads up high," said Susic.
Bosnia, whose elimination had been confirmed prior to kick-off, are still smarting after a refereeing mistake contributed to their 1-0 defeat to Nigeria in their previous match.
"It's not a satisfactory end to our World Cup," added Susic.
