What was Edin Dzeko's role in Bosnia-Herzegovina's win?

Edin Dzeko scored a late equalizer against Wales and played a key role in his team's penalty shootout victory.

Has any other player achieved what Edin Dzeko is close to?

Yes, Roger Milla for Cameroon in the 1994 World Cup, who was an outfield player aged 42, is the only other player to have played at a World Cup at that age or older.

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40-Year-Old Dzeko Leads Bosnia to Crucial World Cup Qualifier Win

27 Mar

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Summary

Edin Dzeko, aged 40, was instrumental in Bosnia-Herzegovina's playoff victory.
He scored a late equalizer before his team won a penalty shootout.
The win brings Dzeko closer to joining an elite group of over-40 World Cup players.

40-Year-Old Dzeko Leads Bosnia to Crucial World Cup Qualifier Win

Edin Dzeko, at the age of 40, has demonstrated remarkable performance by being a key player in Bosnia-Herzegovina's World Cup qualifying playoff semi-final triumph over Wales.

The former Manchester City striker scored a decisive late equalizer, leading his team to a victory via a penalty shootout. This momentous win sets Bosnia-Herzegovina up for a subsequent match against Italy.

Dzeko's performance also highlights his enduring competitive spirit, evident in a notable on-field exchange with his former City teammate and current Wales manager, Craig Bellamy.

This victory places Dzeko on the cusp of an exclusive historical achievement: participating in a World Cup tournament at 40 years or older. Only one outfield player, Roger Milla for Cameroon in the 1994 USA World Cup, has accomplished this feat, doing so at 42 years old.

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