Italy fails to qualify for this summer’s World Cup
Supporters of the Italian soccer team packed bars around the North End of Boston Tuesday afternoon. Italy was playing in the final qualifying matchup to decide if they would make it to the World Cup this summer. Italy was on the road against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The winner of the match would advance and qualify for soccer’s most popular tournament. It was a solid start for the Italians. Striker Moise Kean scored 15 minutes into the match.
The Azzurri had the lead and fans were feeling hopeful. Things changed with a few minutes to go before halftime. Alessandro Bastoni made a poor tackle and was given a red card.
Italy was now down to ten men for the rest of the game. Bosnia was threatening and eventually got the equalizing goal in the 79 th minute. The score was tied at 1-1 when extra time began.
Nobody scored during the 30 extra minutes, and the game was decided on a penalty kick shootout. Italy missed two of their chances. Bosnia had made their first three.