Italy completed its Group A fixtures with a 1-0 win over Wales as Pessina gave his team the lead with a smart first-half finish.
Bale spurned a glorious chance to level for the away side, defending remarkably well for the closing stages of the game to earn a well-deserved second-place finish in Group A.
in other game played Sunday, Switzerland beat Turkey 3-1 thanks to goals from H. Seferović and a brace from Shaqiri.
