Italy beat Turkey 3-1 in Bologna to continue Nations League campaign
Italy defeated Turkey 3-1 in a UEFA Nations League A match in Bologna. Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring, Mattia Calafiori restored the lead after Simsir equalised, and Esposito added a late third.
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Italy led through Gianluca Scamacca’s 26th-minute goal at Bologna’s Stadio Renato Dell’Ara. They held 56 percent possession and outshot Turkey 17-10, with seven efforts on target to Turkey’s four.
After Simsir equalised in the 61st, Mattia Calafiori put Italy back ahead in the 65th. Esposito sealed the Nations League A Round 4 win on 5 October 2026 in the 87th. Italy picked up two yellow cards, Turkey three.
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The result could lift confidence among Italy’s players and supporters,
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