"Italy took an early lead when Moise Kean capitalized on a mistake from Nikola Vasilj, curling a shot into the top-right corner. However, the game turned when Alessandro Bastoni received a red card for a last-man foul, leaving Italy to defend against a dominant Bosnia-Herzegovina side."
"Bosnia-Herzegovina equalized in the 79th minute through Haris Tabakovic, who broke through Italy's defense. The match went to penalties after extra time, where Bosnia-Herzegovina converted all their attempts, while Italy's Francesco Pio Esposito and Bryan Cristante missed crucial penalties."
Italy lost 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out to Bosnia-Herzegovina, failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time. Moise Kean scored first for Italy, capitalizing on a mistake by Nikola Vasilj. However, Alessandro Bastoni's red card before halftime shifted the momentum, allowing Bosnia-Herzegovina to equalize through Haris Tabakovic. Despite Italy's efforts, they faltered in the shoot-out, with two missed penalties sealing their fate and extending their wait for World Cup participation.
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