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Bosnia-Herzegovina Beat Wales on Penalties to Reach World Cup Playoff Final
Bosnia advanced to the World Cup playoff final by winning 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with teenager Alajbegovic scoring the decisive kick.
- On Thursday, Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Wales 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in Cardiff to reach the World Cup playoff finals.
- Leeds United winger Daniel James put Wales ahead in the 51st minute, but Edin Dzeko equalized for Bosnia in the 86th minute to force extra time.
- Despite Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow saving Ermedin Demirovic's penalty, Brennan Johnson and Neco Williams missed their attempts, allowing Kerim Alajbegovic to seal the shootout win.
- This defeat mirrors Wales' penalty exit against Poland two years ago, eliminating the team from the current World Cup qualifying campaign.
- Bosnia will now face Italy next Tuesday in the Path A final, where the winner secures a World Cup qualification place.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right5Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Left, 39% Center
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- 39% of the sources lean Left, 39% of the sources are Center
39% Center
L 39%
C 39%
R 22%
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