Italy Reaches 11 Points After 4 Nations League Games; Pio Esposito Scores 7th Goal
Italy defeated Turkey 3-1 in their fourth Nations League match. Gianluca Scamacca, Riccardo Calafiori, and Francesco Pio Esposito found the net for the Azzurri.
After a 1-0 lead in the first half, Turkey showed increased intensity, aiming to challenge Roberto Mancini's squad. Despite several dangerous attempts, the visitors equalized in the 61st minute through Simsir, capitalizing on a misread by the Italian defense. Just two minutes later, Italy regained the lead: Nicolò Barella delivered a cross from the right, met by Riccardo Calafiori's decisive header for the 2-1. Francesco Pio Esposito added another goal, his seventh in 13 appearances for the national team, showcasing his striking ability with a close-range finish from an Alessandro Romano assist.
This win brings Italy's total to 11 points in the group standings. Turkey remains at 0 points and is confirmed for relegation to League B of the Nations League. France leads Group A1 with 11 points after a 4-1 victory over Belgium.
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