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Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean end World Cup dream for Michael O'Neill's side

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Northern Ireland had their World Cup dream ended with a 2-0 defeat to Italy in their play-off semi-final.

Michael O'Neill's side were aiming to reach their first World Cup since 1986, but second-half strikes from Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali and former Everton striker Moise Kean crushed their hopes despite largely frustrating the four-time winners on home turf.

Italy remain under major pressure to qualify having failed in their last two attempts and will now head to either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday for a spot at this summer's tournament.

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