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Italy failed to secure qualification for the World Cup for the third time in a row after being eliminated by Bosnia and Herzegovina in a dramatic clash in Zenica. The match was decided on penalties, with the home team triumphing 4-1 after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time.
Gattuso's team started the match well, taking the lead in the 15th minute through Moize Kean. However, Bosnia reacted and equalized through Tabakovic, keeping the match open until the end.
A key moment came in the 41st minute, when Alessandro Bastoni was sent off, leaving Italy with ten men for most of the match. Despite being outnumbered, the Azzurri managed to hold on until the end of regulation and extra time.
The fate of qualification was decided by the penalty shootout. The Bosnians were more accurate and calm, while Italy made mistakes in the decisive moments. Francesco Pio Esposito and Brian Kristante failed to score, giving the advantage to their opponents and sealing the elimination of the "Axurres".
This elimination is another heavy blow for Italian football, confirming a difficult period for one of the most successful national teams in history. The third consecutive absence from the World Cup has caused great disappointment among fans and sports opinion.
On the other hand, Bosnia and Herzegovina made history, securing participation in the World Cup group stage for the second time.
The Czech Republic, Sweden and Turkey also secured a ticket to the next round, thus completing the World Cup Groups.
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