Bosnia defeated Italy on penalties and qualified for the World Cup

The playoff matches of the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup became one of the memorable events in history. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina national team defeated the Italy national team in a penalty shootout and secured a spot in the World Cup. The match ended in a 1-1 draw in regular time, and Bosnia won the penalty shootout 4-1.

This result created an unexpected and difficult situation for Italy, one of Europe's strong teams. From the start of the game, the Italian national team demonstrated their tactical superiority.

They chose an attacking style of play and took the lead in the 15th minute with a goal from forward Moise Kean. The Italians controlled the game and created many dangerous chances.

However, in the 41st minute, defender Alessandro Bastoni received a red card, leaving his team with ten men. This event completely changed Italy's strategy in the game, forcing them to focus more on defense.

In the second half, the Bosnia and Herzegovina team intensified their attack, and in the 79th minute, Haris Tabaković scored to equalize. This goal gave the team great morale, and the physical fatigue of the Italian players became noticeable.

Neither team was able to determine the winner during regular and extra time. As a result, the game went to a penalty shootout, where Bosnia won 4-1.

The tactics and in-game adjustments made by the coaches played an important role in this match. The Bosnia national team lineup included players such as Vasil, Dedić, Muharemović, Kolašinac, Katić, Šunjić, Bašić, Bajraktarević, Memić, Džeko, and Demirović.

The Italian team also took the field with their strong lineup. This match will remain an important chapter in the history of European football.

Source: One.uz