India, April 1 -- Italy, four-time champions, will once again miss the FIFA World Cup - for the third straight time, after they suffered a nervy defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the qualification play-off final. It was another poor show from Italy as they failed to hold on to their nerves when it mattered the most, only to extend their World Cup exile.

Italy started strongly and took the lead through Moise Kean in the 15th minute, but when the pressure started mounting on them, they just crumbled under it, with Alessandro Bastoni being sent off for chopping down Amar Memic four minutes before half-time, which was a key reason behind it. Meanwhile, Haris Tabakovic pulled Bosnia back in the game with an equaliser in the 79th minute to t...