The Italian national team achieved an exciting 3-1 victory over their Turkish counterparts in the match that brought them together on Monday evening as part of the fourth round of the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League. The Azzurri continue to collect points in Group A of League A.
The match began balanced between the two teams, before the Italian national team managed to break the deadlock in the 26th minute, when Gianluca Scamacca scored the first goal, giving the hosts the lead before the end of the first half.
The Turkish national team tried to get back into the game during the remaining minutes of the first half, but the Italian defense maintained their lead, and the first half ended with the Azzurri ahead by one goal to nil.
At the start of the second half, the Turkish national team intensified their attacking efforts in search of an equalizer, which they achieved in the 61st minute through Aral Şimşir, bringing the match back to square one and giving his team a strong boost.
However, the Italian national team's response was swift, as Riccardo Calafiori restored the lead for the Azzurri in the 65th minute, before Francesco Pio Esposito added the third goal in the 87th minute, securing the 3-1 victory for the Italian national team.
Match statistics showed the Turkish national team's superiority in possession with 55% compared to Italy's 45%. However, the hosts were more dangerous in front of goal, having taken 16 shots compared to Turkey's 12, including 5 shots on target, while the Turkish national team did not register any shots on target.
With this victory, the Italian national team continues its journey in the UEFA Nations League, while the Turkish national team suffered another defeat in Group A, after having previously lost to Italy, France, and Belgium in their previous matches.