Jorginho Misses Penalty, Complicating Italy's Qualification

Italian player Jorginho missed a late penalty by sending the ball over the crossbar during his team's 1-1 home draw against Switzerland in Group C of the World Cup qualifying at the Olympic Stadium, putting both teams' chances for direct qualification for the World Cup on the line. Italy has 15 points from seven matches, ahead of Switzerland on goal difference, while Northern Ireland sits in third place with eight points. Italy will face Northern Ireland away in the final round on Monday, while Switzerland hosts fourth-placed Bulgaria. Switzerland took an early lead when Noah Okafor, making his first start, passed the ball to Silvan Widmer, who fired a shot into the roof of the net just 11 minutes into the game. Italy equalized with a header from Giovanni Di Lorenzo after a cross from a free kick. Italy nearly gained all three points in the final minute of regular time, but Jorginho missed the penalty, and the match ended in a draw.