The national team does not go beyond the draw in the Olimpico match against Switzerland, valid for qualifying for the World Cup. It ends 1-1, but in the final Italy misses a penalty kick.

The match immediately starts uphill for the Azzurri, who go down 0-1 after 11 minutes, when Widmer scores for the Swiss.

However, Italy manages to find a draw at the end of the first half, with Di Lorenzo, who re-establishes parity in the 36th minute.

In the second half Mancini's men try, but Sommer and his defense keep a good watch.

At 90 'the occasional: Garcia pushes Berardi into the area and the referee Taylor reviews the images and grants the penalty. Jorginho shows up on the spot, but he kicks high and wastes the match point.

In the 4 stoppages it is Switzerland that touches the goal, but Italy is saved. And at the triple whistle there is a draw, a result that postpones the hopes of direct qualification of the Azzurri to the next match against Northern Ireland.

(Unioneonline / lf)

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