The BBC was forced to change its television channels after the World Cup match between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina went into extra time. Sir Alan Sugar’s The Apprentice: Unfinished Business has switched to iPlayer, with Craig Bellamy’s side aiming to reach the preliminary final.
Shortly before 10pm, a banner appeared on BBC Two saying: “The Apprentice: Unfinished Business is now available on BBC iPlayer”. For the Red Dragons, the game against Bosnia entered the first half of overtime with the score 1-1. Leeds United winger Dan James put the hosts ahead within five minutes of the second half, but former Manchester City keeper Edin Dzeko equalized for the first time in years with just five minutes left on the clock.
The semi-final in Cardiff was a hot-tempered and frenetic semi-final, with Wales seeking revenge for Euro 2024, when they lost to Poland on penalties. James, who missed a penalty two years ago, showed flashes of inspiration but it wasn’t enough for Bosnia to take control and turn the game around.
Although the referee allowed many plays to continue, Bosnia were given three yellow cards in the first half, including one for former Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac. During extra time, Bellamy and Dzeko got into an altercation on the touchline despite being on the bench after being sent off.
Italy awaited the winner of the showdown in Cardiff after a 2-0 win over Northern Ireland. The winner between Wales and Bosnia will face Gennaro Gattuso’s side in Tuesday’s final.
The Apprentice is in its 20th season with “Unfinished Business,” a spinoff of the contestants’ show. It features broadcaster, podcaster and author Angela Scanlon, who interviews fired candidates each week, offering analysis and behind-the-scenes snippets.
Meanwhile, in Cardiff, Wales continued to push for the winning goal with a dramatic finish. Oxford United’s Mark Harris was unable to convert a shot from close range after Brennan Johnson’s header crossed the goal, making it his last game of the night.
In the penalty shootout, Leeds United’s Karl Darlow saved the first penalty, giving Wales the advantage. However, Crystal Palace and former Tottenham Hotspur winger Brennan Johnson launched a flurry of attacks to swing the pendulum back in Bosnia’s favor, but Nico Williams’ spot-kick was saved and could not be followed up. Kerim Alajbegovic, 18, stepped up to end Wales’ hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.
