Italy vs Türkiye

UEFA Nations League · League A 4

Italy

3-1

Türkiye

UEFA Nations League · League A 4

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Match debrief

Match summary

Half time1-0

Full time3-1

Italy beat Türkiye 3-1. Italy led 1-0 at half time.

Match timeline

Italy

Türkiye

0′45′90′

How the goals came

1-0G. Scamacca26′
1-1A. Simsir61′
2-1R. Calafiori64′
3-1F. Esposito87′

G. Scamacca opened the scoring for Italy (26′). A. Simsir levelled for Türkiye, set up by E. Elmali (61′). R. Calafiori put Italy ahead, set up by N. Barella (64′). F. Esposito made it 3-1 for Italy, set up by A. Romano (87′).

Cards and VAR

Yellow cards: Italy 2, Türkiye 2.

In numbers

ItalyTürkiye

45%Possession55%

15Shots14

6Shots on target5

3Corners9

2.04Expected goals (xG)1.42

Türkiye had 55% of the ball. Shots: Italy 15 (6 on target), Türkiye 14 (5). Expected goals (xG): Italy 2.04, Türkiye 1.42. Top rated: Issa Doumbia (Italy), 8.3.

Match facts

Competition: UEFA Nations League · League A 4
Kickoff: Mon, Oct 5, 18:45 UTC
Stadium: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna
Referee: Szymon Marciniak
Goals: Italy: G. Scamacca 26′, R. Calafiori 64′, F. Esposito 87′
Türkiye: A. Simsir 61′

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Match report
Italy vs Türkiye: Clinical Finishing Beats Turkish Possession in League A
Italy beat Türkiye 3-1 in the Nations League despite less possession: Riccardo Calafiori restored the lead three minutes after Aral Simsir's equaliser and Pio Esposito added a late third.

Questions and answers

Who won Italy vs Türkiye?

Italy beat Türkiye 3-1. G. Scamacca opened the scoring for Italy in the 26th minute. R. Calafiori scored the winner in the 64th minute.

Who scored in Italy vs Türkiye?

Italy: G. Scamacca 26′, R. Calafiori 64′, F. Esposito 87′. Türkiye: A. Simsir 61′.

What were the key stats of Italy vs Türkiye?

Türkiye had 55% of the ball. Shots: Italy 15 (6 on target), Türkiye 14 (5). Expected goals (xG): Italy 2.04, Türkiye 1.42. Corners: Italy 3, Türkiye 9.

Who was the best player in Italy vs Türkiye?

Top rated: Issa Doumbia (Italy), 8.3.

Were there any red cards in Italy vs Türkiye?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Italy vs Türkiye played?

Italy vs Türkiye was played on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Stadium: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna. Competition: UEFA Nations League, League A 4.

Who started for Italy and Türkiye?

Türkiye (3-4-2-1, coach Vincenzo Montella): U. Cakir, Z. Celik, O. Kabak, A. Bardakci, F. Kadioglu, S. Ozcan, I. Yuksek, E. Elmali, I. Kahveci, A. Simsir, Y. Akgun. Italy: G. Donnarumma, G. Di Lorenzo, G. Mancini, A. Bastoni, M. Ruggeri, N. Barella, A. Romano, I. Doumbia, A. Vergara, G. Scamacca, D. Maldini.

Who refereed Italy vs Türkiye?

Szymon Marciniak was the referee.