Italy dominated the meeting with Northern Macedonia.

But after a late goal by Aleksandar Trajkovski, the reigning European champions miss the World Cup for the second time in a row, as they lost to Sweden in the playoff game for the World Cup 2018.

- It's hard to say anything now.

I do not know what to say, said a disappointed Roberto Mancini at the post-match press conference, and continued later:

- Last summer meant the most wonderful joy, now came the biggest disappointment.

It's not so easy to think of other things, because I'm very sorry for the boys.

I love them more now than in July.

I'm a coach and I'm the one in charge - not the guys.

They have a fantastic future ahead of them, they are the best players for the national team of the future.

- We did not deserve this loss.

Italy dominated the match and fired a total of 32 shots, compared to Northern Macedonia's meager five.

SEE MORE: Italy misses the World Cup - the result of Northern Macedonia

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Italy's giant failure - miss the World Cup Photo: Bildbyrån