Needing a win, Bosnia relying on home advantage

Needing a win, Bosnia relying on home advantage

Published Nov. 17, 2009 10:32 p.m. ET

Portugal will enter a cauldron in central Bosnia without Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday, when it plays for a World Cup spot against a Bosnia-Herzegovina team desperate to qualify for the first time.

Bosnia coach Miroslav Blazevic has stirred up local support this week after Portugal won the first leg 1-0 at home, asking the 30,000 fans who will pack the stadium in Zenica to take an active part in the game.

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