The Italian national team leads against Bosnia and Herzegovina with a score of 1:0 after the first 45 minutes of the match in Zenica. Although the guests took an early lead, the “Dragons” dominated the pitch, and Italy was down one player at the end of the half.
The visitors took the lead in the 14th minute of the match. After a goalkeeper error Nicholas Vasilja in kicking the ball, Nicolò Barella he assisted To Moise Keanuwho hits for the lead “Azzurra“.
The turning point in the dynamics of the game happened in the 42nd minute. Alessandro Bastoni he received a straight red card after being knocked down from behind Memic in a clean situation in front of Donnarumma’s goal.
Judge Turpin without hesitation he excluded the Italian defender.
Bosnia and Herzegovina created serious opportunities throughout the half, but Gianluigi Donnarumma he saved the network with a series of interventions. He was extremely agile Bajraktarevićwhose crosses created major problems for the Italian defense.
The most likely chances were missed by:
- Šunjić (20′): a powerful kick after a corner that Donnarumma saved with the utmost effort.
- Katić (24′ and 44′): two dangerous headers after the break, the Italian goalkeeper was more successful both times.
- Demirović (37′): a header that ended up just wide of the post.
- Memic (46′): in stoppage time, he shot wide from close range after a cross from Bašić.
On the other hand, Italy threatened only in the 25th minute over Reteguiabut Vasilj stopped that shot. Despite the result deficit, the chosen ones of Bosnia and Herzegovina enter the continuation of the meeting with a numerical advantage on the field, reports Klix.ba.
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