A press conference at the stadium Bilino Polje was held today ahead of the match with Israel, with coach Mehmed Bazdarevic and captain Edin Dzeko as hosts.

Mehmed Bazdarevic: "First of all, I'm happy match is being played here in Zenica because the fans here show their support when we need it the most. This evening we conclude with our training sessions, and after that we'll determine which eleven players will start the match tomorrow. It's important everyone's healthy and aware of the importance of this match. This is a joint effort, tough match is ahead, but I hope fans and we we'll be happy at the end of the day. Our opponent is very good, but we'll have an answer to their game."

Edin Dzeko: "I think the result in Israel was shocking for all of us. Tomorrow's match will be decisive, not just for us but for Israel as well. We're aware of what await us, however we had plenty of similar games in the past and I'm sure we'll be victorious with our supporters' help. We showed many times our team means something special for us. There will be no room for errors, and despite some of us aren't regulars in our teams, we have to give our best tomorrow and win."

At the end of the conference Dzeko invited fans to support our team and show respect for our opponent as well: "I have to commend our fans, there were no incidents in the past years and they've been following us everywhere. I ask them not to boo at the anthem tomorrow and instead support us, and we'll do the same on the grass."

Israeli team will hold a press conference tomorrow at 17:30 hours at the stadium, followed by a training session at 18:00 hours.