Four-time champion Italy had lost out at the play-off stage to miss the last two World Cups, and their last qualification in 2014 coincided with Bosnia's only previous appearance.

Italy got off to the perfect start, with Moise Kean putting it ahead in the 15th minute, but had Alessandro Bastoni sent off four minutes before the break to raise the hopes of the home side.

Bosnia levelled 11 minutes from time through Haris Tabakovic and both Pio Esposito and Bryan Cristante missed their penalties while the hosts made no mistake from the spot to repeat their semi-final shootout win over Wales.