"Bosnia-Herzegovina will face Italy for a place at the 2026 World Cup as Nikola Vasilj's penalty heroics sealed a 4-2 shoot-out win over Wales following a 1-1 draw in normal time."
"Wales started strongly and almost hit the front in the 22nd minute through Harry Wilson, but the in-form Fulham midfielder saw his curling effort strike the top of the left post."
"Kerim Alajbegovic's teasing corner was glanced into the net by Edin Dzeko and that goal forced extra time, with Wales coming the closest to finding a winner."
"The shoot-out started with Darlow saving Demirovic's spot-kick, with Wilson and Mark Harris stepping up to put Wales in control, but they were unable to convert that advantage."
Bosnia-Herzegovina advanced to the play-off final for the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Wales. The match ended 1-1 after normal time, with Edin Dzeko equalizing late in the game. Wales initially took the lead through a goal from James. In the shoot-out, Nikola Vasilj made crucial saves, allowing Kerim Alajbegovic to score the decisive penalty. Bosnia will face Italy in the next round of the qualifiers.
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