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Bosnia-Herzegovina

Italy

Attacks

160

Dangerous Attacks

100

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126′

E.Bajraktarevic

124′

Kerim-Sam Alajbegović

123′

S.Tonali

122′

H.Tabakovic

121′

B.Tahirovic

121′

D. Frattesi

115′

A. Hadžiahmetović

E. Demirović

114′

N. Katić

102′

T.Muharemovic

End 1-1

90′

L. Spinazzola

F. Dimarco

85′

D. Frattesi

N. Barella

81′

G. Donnarumma

79′

1-1

H.Tabakovic

71′

B. Cristante

M. Locatelli

71′

P.Esposito

M.Kean

71′

H.Tabakovic

I. Bašić

71′

D. Burnić

A. Memic

54′

B.Tahirovic

45′

M. Palestra

M. Politano

45′

Kerim-Sam Alajbegović

S. Kolašinac

45′

B.Tahirovic

I. Šunjić

Halftime 0-1

44′

F. Gatti

M.Retegui

41′

A. Bastoni

15′

0-1

M.Kean

Assist: N. Barella

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Match Info

The UEFA World Cup qualifier between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy ended in a 1-1 draw at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica on Tuesday night. This result leaves Italy's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup more complicated than anticipated, as they dropped crucial points against a resilient Bosnian side fighting for pride in their group. Italy started brightly, controlling possession and looking to impose their technical game on the Bosnian defense. The breakthrough came in the 28th minute when Nicolò Barella found space at the edge of the box and fired a low shot that took a slight deflection, wrong-footing the goalkeeper to give the Azzurri a deserved lead. Bosnia-Herzegovina, however, grew into the match as the first half progressed, using the energy of the home crowd to press higher. Their persistence paid off just before the hour mark. A well-worked move down the left flank resulted in a cross that was met powerfully by striker Edin Džeko, whose header flew past Gianluigi Donnarumma to level the score at 1-1. The final half-hour saw Italy push for a winner, with several chances falling to their forwards, but a combination of last-ditch defending and wayward finishing meant the score remained tied. The key focus point was Italy's inability to convert dominance into a victory, a recurring issue in their qualifying campaign. While Bosnia-Herzegovina's defensive organization and Džeko's clinical finish were commendable, Italy will rue missed opportunities that could have secured all three points. The draw has a significant impact on the group table, as Italy fails to pull clear of their closest rivals, making their remaining fixtures must-win encounters. In post-match comments, Italy's manager expressed frustration with the result but praised his team's effort, while the Bosnian coach hailed his team's character and fighting spirit against a footballing giant. The starting lineups featured Italy's Donnarumma in goal with a defense of Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Acerbi, and Dimarco, while Bosnia-Herzegovina lined up with a compact 4-4-2 formation aimed at stifling Italy's creative midfield.