France snatch late win, Italy thrash Turkey 4-1
France beat Belgium 1-0 in the Nations League on 28 September, with Michael Olise scoring the winner in the 88th minute. The late goal settled a tight contest.
France pushed hard in the closing stages after a goalless first half. Olise’s strike in the 88th minute sparked wild celebrations among the home fans late in the game.
Italy bounced back in style on the same night, thrashing Turkey 4-1 away. The Azzurri were sharp in attack and punished every Turkish mistake.
SuperSport reported that Italy’s win was a strong response after recent setbacks. The result keeps Italy firmly in the hunt in their group.
Both teams now look ahead to the next round of fixtures. France and Italy remain among the favourites to reach the finals, with both squads full of confidence. The Nations League gives Europe’s top teams competitive matches between major tournaments. The group stage results decide seedings for the finals.
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France snatch late win, Italy thrash Turkey 4-1
France beat Belgium 1-0 with an 88th-minute Olise goal while Italy thrashed Turkey 4-1 in the Nations League.
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