Minimal defeat for the Dragons in Italy

(Patria) - The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team was defeated tonight in Empoli in a friendly match against Italy with a score of 1:0.

After the defeat against England, Sergej Barbarez's team played against the current European champions, Italy, tonight and suffered a minimal defeat.

After an initial feeling out period, the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team created the first big chance. Following a poor reaction from the home team's defense, the ball came to Haris Hajradinović, who brilliantly beat his marker and shot, but Donnarumma made a miraculous save and rescued Italy.

The home team responded three minutes later. Chiesa found himself in an excellent opportunity, and Kenan Pirić saved his shot well.

In the 14th minute, Pirić again reacted well. Frattesi played a long ball, and the BiH goalkeeper collected it before the Italian player.

Our team then threatened through Gazibegović. The Sturm player shot well from a free kick, and Donnarumma saved. In the next action, Hajradinović's shot went wide.

In the 21st minute, another good chance for BiH. Hajradinović was in a scoring position, but his shot was blocked.

Italy then had several attempts, before the home team scored in the 38th minute. Chiesa found Frattesi in the penalty area, and he scored to make it 1:0, which was the score at halftime.

Italy completely controlled the game in the second half. There were many mistakes in the play of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, but the Azzurri created their first big chance in the 64th minute. Scamacca went clear on goal against Pirić, hit a volley, and the BiH goalkeeper made a brilliant save.

The BiH team then took possession of the ball. However, there was not enough creativity to create a significant chance in front of the opponent's goal.

Italy created another chance in the 73rd minute. Pirić once again stopped Scamacca with an excellent save. Two minutes later, the same player tried from about 20 meters, and Pirić, who was in great form tonight, saved again.

The game then calmed down. There were many substitutions, but the BiH team did not have much space in attack, and everything was quite uninspired. However, in stoppage time, Ahmedhodžić found himself with a great chance. He went clear on Donnarumma but failed to score.

The score remained 1:0 until the end of the match, and Sergej Barbarez began his coaching career with two expected defeats.

(sportsport.ba)