Turkish National Football Team defeated by Italy in UEFA Nations League
Playing away against Italy in the fourth match of UEFA Nations League A Group 1, the national team left the field with a defeat.
The Turkish National Football Team lost 3-1 away to Italy in the fourth match of UEFA Nations League A Group 1, closing the first four weeks of the group without points.
First half dominated by the hosts
The Turkish National Football Team was the guest of Italy in the fourth week match of UEFA Nations League A Group 1, and the match started with the superiority of the home team.
Italy took the lead with a goal scored by Scamacca in the 26th minute and finished the first half 1-0 ahead.
Mutual goals in the second half
In the second half of the match, our national team found the goal it was looking for in the 61st minute with Aral Şimşir, bringing balance to the score.
Shortly after this goal, in the 64th minute, Italy regained the lead with a goal scored by Calafiori.
The goal that determined the match score
Entering the final part of the match, Italy, maintaining its score advantage, increased the margin to two with a goal by Pio Esposito in the 87th minute.
As there were no further goals in the remaining minutes, the match ended with a 3-1 victory for the home team.
Standings in the group and upcoming matches
With this result, the National Team closed the first 4 weeks in the group without points, while Italy raised its points to 7.
The nationals will host Belgium at home in the 5th week of the group, and Italy will face France.