Italy Set to Play Turkey or Kosovo in Final as Socceroos Advance
Italy secured a crucial victory over Northern Ireland with goals from Sandro Tonali and Moïse Keña to advance in their first World Cup qualifying campaign since 2014 after Bosnia defeated Wales on penalties. This semi-final win sets up an all-European final against the winners of Path A, who are currently identified as either Turkey or Kosovo following a penalty shootout victory by B&H over Welsh side Wrexham last night at St Mary's Stadium in Newport.
Key Points
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1Italy secured a gritty victory over Northern Ireland with goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Keane to remain in contention for their first World Cup since 2014.
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2Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced past Wales on penalties, setting up the final of Path A against Italy next Tuesday at Stadio Olimpico.
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3The Socceroas are scheduled to face either Turkey or Kosovo after losing a previous draw with Australia in this round.
Developments
Italy secured a crucial win over Northern Ireland with goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean after failing for two World Cups straight up to the final play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina, where they hope to qualify by defeating their opponents in Zenica. This victory keeps them on track as favorites to become world champions five times if successful next Tuesday at Bilino Polje Stadium.
Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced to the UEFA Euro Qualifiers Final against Italy after defeating Wales on penalties in Cardiff. The Azzurri secured their own spot by beating Northern Ireland 2-0 at home earlier that day, with goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean setting up Bosnia's final match next Tuesday.