The Italian national team silenced the host team, Turkey, with a score of 4-1 in the second matchday of the UEFA Nations League A Group 1 2026/27 at Ataturk Stadium on Tuesday WIB. Italy's four goals were scored by Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, Michael Kayode, and Francesco Pio Esposito. Meanwhile, Turkey was only able to reply through Baris Alper Yilmaz in the 47th minute.
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This result moved Italy up to third place in Group 1 with a collection of three points. Turkey remains at the bottom of the standings without a point, according to the official UEFA website.
In the next match, Turkey will travel to Belgium's headquarters. Meanwhile, Italy is scheduled to face France.
Italy immediately played aggressively from the start of the match. Gli Azzurri's first chance came through Esposito who received a pass from Davide Frattesi. However, his shot was still saved by Turkish goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir.
Italy's pressure finally paid off in the 9th minute. Starting from a corner kick, a melee broke out in the Turkish penalty box. Alessandro Bastoni pounced on a loose ball and fired home to give Italy a 1-0 lead.
Turkey attempted to respond, but Italy struck again in the 22nd minute. Michael Kayode's shot was parried by Bayindir, resulting in the rebound . Frattesi moved quickly to pounce and double Italy's lead.
Five minutes later, Italy's lead was further advanced. Kayode got his name on the scoresheet after finishing off a perfect pass from Esposito.
Turkey had a chance to reduce the deficit through Arda Guler's free kick. The ball was sent to Baris Alper Yilmaz, but his poor control meant the opportunity was wasted.
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