Nations League: Italy rebound in Turkey as France snatch late win in Belgium
Also reported by Al Jazeera
Summary
Italy defeated Turkey 4-1 in rainy conditions to improve their position in the Nations League Group A1. Meanwhile, France won 1-0 against Belgium with a late goal by Michael Olise, earning coach Zinedine Zidane a second straight victory in his first games as France’s coach.Key Facts
- Italy beat Turkey 4-1 in Bursa during a rainy match.
- France won 1-0 against Belgium in Brussels with a goal scored in the 88th minute by Michael Olise.
- Zinedine Zidane is the new coach of France and started with two wins.
- Italy’s coach Roberto Mancini praised his team’s aggressive and high-positioned play.
- Italy scored three goals early due to mistakes by Turkey’s goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.
- Pio Esposito scored a goal for Italy and dedicated it to his grandmother; he played alongside his brother Sebastiano on the Italian team.
- Turkey briefly scored a goal, but it was quickly answered by Italy.
- Italy will play their next match in Paris against France.
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