Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup, despite a strong start to the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The game was decided on a penalty kick shootout after a red card was given to Italy due to a poor tackle and a lacklustre performance. Despite a strong performance from Italy, Bosnia's Esmir Bajraktarevic scored the winning goal in the 79th minute to secure a win for Bosnia. Despite this, Italy has not qualified for the past three World Cups, marking a disappointing period for a team that has not reached the group stages since 2006.