MILAN, Italy -- Three quick thoughts from Italy's 0-0 draw with Sweden in the second leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff that sees the Swedes qualify for next summer's World Cup in Russia.
1. Italy stunned as Sweden reach World Cup
Four-time world champions Italy will miss Russia 2018 after Gian Piero Ventura's team failed to score in two legs against Sweden, enabling the Scandinavians to qualify for next summer's tournament with a 1-0 aggregate playoff victory.
In a stunned San Siro, Italy dominated possession but simply could not find a way through against their well-organised opponents.