Ten-man Italy missed out on a 3rd consecutive World Cup after dropping their play-off on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali was the one Italian participant to attain from the spot as Bosnia and Herzegovina discovered the web with all 4 of their penalties after making the most of Alessandro Bastoni’s first-half sending off to return from behind to attract 1-1 in regular time.
Former Everton striker Moise Kean had given Italy the lead after quarter-hour earlier than Bastoni was proven a straight crimson card shortly earlier than the break. The hosts equalised within the closing levels by way of Haris Tabakovic to take the sport to extra-time.
Italy substitutes Pio Esposito and Bryan Cristante missed within the shoot-out as Italy did not qualify for the match they’ve gained on 4 earlier events.
The Azzurri did not progress past the group levels within the two tournaments after their success in Germany and have since not even certified for the World Cup.
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