Bosnia and Herzegovina played out a 0-0 draw against Poland in Warsaw, but attention has already turned to the next challenge.
Sergej Barbarez's side will face Romania on Monday, September 28, with the disciplinary situation becoming an important part of the build-up.
The head coach and five Bosnia players are currently at risk of suspension.
Under UEFA regulations, two accumulated yellow cards result in a one-match suspension.
This means that Barbarez, Alajbegović, Kolašinac, Smajlović, Memić and Šunjić would miss the following match if they receive another booking against Romania.
And the timing could hardly be more significant.
Bosnia and Herzegovina are scheduled to host Sweden at Bilino Polje on October 2, a match that is expected to carry special emotion as Edin Džeko prepares for his major farewell from the national team.
The players at risk will therefore need to balance their usual intensity with added discipline in the clash against Romania.
Portuguese referee Luis Godinho has been appointed for the match. He averages around five yellow cards per game, making the disciplinary situation another factor worth watching closely.
Bosnia face a demanding run of three matches in a short period. Romania are first on September 28, followed by Sweden in Zenica on October 2 at 20:45, before another home game against Poland on October 5.
With several important fixtures coming quickly, avoiding unnecessary suspensions could prove just as important as the results themselves.
