29 mins: It's a terrible mistake from Dimitrievski, who gives the ball straight to Berardi, but the Italy player's effort lacks conviction. The re-qualification game between Italy and North Macedonia will kick off in a few minutes. Raspadori in and Insigne out, Italy change. Again. You do wonder whether Italy are going to be hit with a sucker-punch. All it takes is One Shining MomentTM to completely shock the world, and that moment came in the second minute of extra time when a last-gasp goal kick far beyond midfield was headed right to Trajkovski, a 29-year-old winger who plays for Al-Fayha in Saudi Arabias first division. Italy tried their utmost to break the deadlock but their play was too laboured at times as they lacked incisiveness. And after the unfathomable win over Italy, North Macedonia has to win at Cristiano Ronaldos Portugal to reach its first-ever mens World Cup. This is the second time in succession that Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup and it surely means that some players, such as veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini, will not take part in the tournament again. We've received your submission. ITALY MISS OUT ON BACK TO BACK WORLD CUPS pic.twitter.com/zyBiJVxnFM. Insigne with the mid-range shot that bounces off the defender and the ball reaches the goalkeeper. Pellegrini's cross shot that goes all over the area and finds no recipient. Thank you for following the UEFA qualification match between Italy and North Macedonia. Barella shoots wide for Italy. Despite their anomaly result as they beat Germany 2-1 almost a year ago to the day in Duisberg, no one would have predicted North Macedonia would beat the European Champions on their own turf to set-up a play-off final against Portugal for a place at Qatar. North Macedonia made matters extremely difficult for Roberto Mancini's side, who had 32 attempts but were unable to score. Goran Pandev, North Macedonia's record goalscorer and formerly of Inter, Lazio and Napoli, will not face Italy after retiring from international football following Euro 2021. 58 mins: A great opening for Italy as Verratti plays the ball in towards Berardi, but the latter's effort is disappointing. Who is North Macedonia match-winner Trajkovski? We didnt manage it, but we gave everything we had. Italy did not look to be in too much danger, but Trajkovski, who plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Fayha, had other ideas, writing his name into North Macedonian folklore with a shot that crept inside the post to stun the home fans. 1 Stole Dimitrievski, 6 Visar Musliu, 14 Darko Velkoski, 8 Ezgjan Alioski, 13 Stefan Ristovski, 21 Tihomir Kostadinov, 7 Eljif Elmas, 10 Enis Bardhi, 19 Milan Ristovski, 9 Aleksandar Trajkovski, 11 Darko Churlinov. Berardi was again guilty of profligacy after the break, shooting over when he should have hit the target. North Macedonia goalkeeper Dimitrievski struggles to claim the ball following a corner and later suffers a shoulder problem but he is able to continue. North Macedonia will face Portugal on Tuesday! It is rare to see a game dominated by one side without creating anything of any real note. Now we have to return to winning, go to the Euros and in four years time return to this blessed World Cup., But Roberto Mancini, who took over as Italy coach after the last qualifying failure, said on Thursday that the disappointment was too great to talk about the future.. The corner is played deep to the edge of the box where Berardi runs onto it. Do not miss a detail of the match with the live updates and commentaries of VAVEL. At the other end Berardi's effort is saved.

46 mins: The second half is underway. 62 mins: North Macedonia appear to be playing with greater flair since the double change, but Italy are still constantly attempting to create openings and Berardi is denied by excellent covering from Alioski. What a stunning goal! The Azzurri were gifted a great chance in the 30th minute after a horrendous kick from the North Macedonia goalkeeper left Domenico Berardi with an open goal but he scuffed his shot and Dimitrievski got back in time to make the save. And how thoroughly did the Azzurri dominate this match on paper, you ask? The Italian FA tend not to be sentimental when it comes to failing to qualify for major tournaments. North Macedonia have managed to withstand the pressure so far, but how long can they keep it up for? 63. Italy will need to be wary of what happened to Juventus in that one. 8 Draws North Macedonia, who have never previously participated at the World Cup, produced a spirited display and prevailed despite Italy having 34 attempts. There is an excellent atmosphere inside the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo. North Macedonia seem happier to retain possession and pass the ball about in this second half. North Macedonia will face Portugal in the playoff final but they won't be afraid of anything after this. Spirovski is booked for a late challenge. 70 mins: Raspadori has been lively since coming on but Italy are finding it difficult to create clear-cut chances now. The best insights from the ultimate insiders. Experienced forward Adis Jahovic is out with injury. 84. The surprise was consummated. (via @ESPNFC) pic.twitter.com/KhTjhQ5Y03. 21 Gianluigi Donnarumma, 15 Francesco Acerbi, 19 Leonardo Bonucci, 13 Emerson, 2 Giovanni Di Lorenzo, 8 Jorginho, 18 Nicol Barella, 6 Sandro Tonali, 10 Lorenzo Insigne, 14 Federico Chiesa, 11 Domenico Berardi. Working the ball out wide and then looking for runners. He should have done better considering there was no challenge from a North Macedonian player. The Azzurri conceded two minutes into stoppage time in a 1-0 defeat that means the Euro 2020 winners will not be present at the World Cup in Qatar. Well done 3:30 p.m.: Whatever happens in this match, it bears keeping in mind that kind of run that Mancini's Italy have been on in last few years: Italys last 40 results in all competitions: @Azzurri_En We have always created and dominated matches but we have not been able to finish teams off. VAVEL is the go-to source to consult for its wide coverage of sport around the world. 45 mins: Trajkovski forces a save from Donnarumma, who is finally called into action. I feel that just as last July was the best thing I experienced at a professional level, this is the greatest disappointment, Mancini added. The ball is played in towards Berardi in the middle of the box, he drops the shoulder and the defender commits. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The game finished scoreless after 90 minutes and appeared to be heading for penalties when Quaison danced through the middle of the defence before exchanging passes with Alexander Isak and coolly slotting home to move his side a step closer to Qatar.

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(@kirkwallkid) March 24, 2022. After a little break for a collision between the Macedonian keeper and an Italy attacker we are back underway. He feeds it to Pellegrini who sidesteps his marker. Chiellini is on for the injured Mancini. Aleksandar Trajkovski scored the winning goal with a low strike from outside the box. Italy was laying siege to the goal but saw everything charged down by North Macedonia. Juventus star Federico Chiesa is out with a long-term knee injury. Whether either side has enough time to win this without needing extra time will remain to be seen. Goal and Highlights: Italy 0-1 North Macedonia in World Cup Qualifiers 2022. North Macedonia lineup (4-4-2):1-Dimitrievski (GK) 8-Alioski, 6-Musliu, 14-Velkovski, 13-S. Ristovski16-Nikolov, 10-Bardhi, 5-Ademi, Kostadinov, 11-Churlinov 9-Trajkovski, 19-M. Ristovski, North Macedonia subs (12): 22-Shishkovski (GK), 12-Naumovski, 15-Serafimov, 2-Todoroski, 4-Ristevski, 20-Spirovski, 21-Atanasov, 3-Askovski, 17-Ethemi, 7-David Babunski, 23-Miovski, 18-Dorian Babunski. The goal that puts Italy out of the World Cup. 95 mins: FULL TIME - Italy 0-1 North Macedonia. Ronaldo, Pogba and Harry Potter - Inside the world of USMNT and Juventus ace Weston McKennie, Ronaldo wants to leave Man Utd but none of Europe's top teams want Cristiano. Alessandro Bastoni with a header from a corner kick that the goalkeeper saves with a two-timed save. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). European champions Italy will not be at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after they suffered a shock defeat to North Macedonia. Extra-time will follow if the game ends 0-0.

Liverpool's other Colombian: Could Anderson Arroyo's incredible journey end with a Luis Diaz reunion in red? Robert Mancini could be looking for another job this summer. 73. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. North Macedonia beat Italy 1-0 in World Cup playoff semi-final; They will face Portugal on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports, for a place in Qatar; Portugal advance after beating Turkey 3-1 in Porto; Sweden to face Poland after extra-time win over Czech Republic, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. 55. Immobile, 10. With minutes to go and into injury time, an unlikely North Macedonia counter attack threatened the Italian defence, before Trajkovski pulled the trigger on a speculative low-driven shot from 25 yards out, beating Gianluigi Donnarumma at the far post. Emerson with the first shot of the game that goes over the goal. My name is Adrian Hernandez and I will be your host for this game. A push forward by the visitors has the home fans in all sorts of panic. Werner scores twice as Germany hit five against Italy. Aleksandar Trajkovski's shot from outside the area surprised the goalkeeper and went into the net to make it 1-0 and create the surprise. Nicol Barella is encouraged with a mid-range shot that goes wide of the goal. Portugal moved one step closer to reaching the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Turkey, whose striker Burak Yilmaz skied a penalty five minutes from full-time that would have drawn the sides level in their playoff semi-final on Thursday. As is always the way, they are punished late on. Italy 0-1 North Macedonia: Azzurri beaten in World Cup play-off semi-final. Despite having finished the group stage undefeated, Italy was not enough to secure the first place in the group and the bad results against Switzerland were a factor to finish second, which is why they have to play two more playoff games to find out if they will be in the World Cup. Will Italy prevail or will North Macedonia be able to spring a major surprise? Berardi again with a chance in front of goal. North Macedonia eliminated Italy by defeating them 1-0 and will face Portugal for a place in the World Cup. 1 Stole Dimitrievski, 6 Visar Musliu, 14 Darko Velkoski, 8 Ezgjan Alioski, 13 Stefan Ristovski, 10 Enis Bardhi, 5 Arijan Ademi, 16 Boban Nikolov, 11 Darko Churlinov, 9 Aleksandar Trajkovski, 19 Milan Ristovski. Italy desperately looking for that goal that could take them through. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Miovsky enters and Ristovski leaves, change of Macedonia. "It hurts, it hurts so much. North Macedonia 2-3 Italy, 2016 World Cup Qualifiers. Mancini shuffled his pack, giving Cagliari striker Joao Pedro his debut, but with their only meaningful attack of the match, North Macedonia seized their chance. Highlights of the World Cup qualifying match between Portugal and Turkey.