"Italy's national team, having won four World Cups, is now grappling with the reality of missing three consecutive tournaments, raising doubts about their future in international football."
"Bosnia and Herzegovina showcased an impressive performance, dominating the shot count and maintaining pressure on Italy, ultimately leading to their victory in the penalty shootout."
"Despite an early lead from Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina's resilience shone through, culminating in a well-deserved equalizer and a successful penalty shootout."
Italy's men's national football team has missed out on World Cup qualification for the third consecutive time, following a defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a playoff. Despite an early goal from Moise Kean, Italy struggled against a dominant Bosnian side that led in shots. Bosnia equalized through Haris Tabakovic and won the match in a penalty shootout, converting all four attempts. Italy's performance was marked by a red card for Alessandro Bastoni and a lack of offensive effectiveness, highlighting their ongoing struggles in international football.
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