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Italy Beats Belgium 2:1 in Nations League Showdown; England and Greece Draw

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Italy secured a 2:1 victory over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League, while England and Greece played to a 0:0 draw in a tense match at Wembley Stadium.


Italy Triumphs Over Belgium in Nations League Clash

In an exciting UEFA Nations League match held at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy secured a 2:1 victory against Belgium, solidifying their position at the top of the group. The match marked an important step for the Squadra Azzurra, who have been flawless in their campaign so far, with two consecutive wins against France and Israel. With this win, Italy now boasts six points in the tournament, while Belgium remains in a precarious position with only three points.

The first half of the match saw Italy take an early lead with Andrea Cambiazzo scoring just two minutes in, followed by a second goal from Matteo Reteghi. However, Italy faced a setback when Lorenzo Pellegrini received a red card just before halftime. Belgium managed to reduce the deficit with a goal from Maxime De Kauper, but it was not enough to change the outcome of the match. This victory puts Italy in a strong position for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League, while Belgium must regroup to stay competitive in their remaining matches.

England and Greece Draw in Tense Encounter

In another match of the evening, England faced Greece at Wembley Stadium, but the game ended in a goalless draw. The match was played under the shadow of the recent tragic death of Greek player George Baldock, which affected the Greek squad's morale. Despite both teams entering the match with perfect records, neither could find the back of the net. England, missing star player Harry Kane due to injury, struggled to convert their chances despite a few close attempts.

As the Nations League progresses, both Italy and England will look to maintain their strong performances while Belgium and Greece will need to improve in their upcoming fixtures to keep their hopes alive. With the tournament heating up, fans can expect more thrilling matches in the coming weeks.

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Refs: | Le Parisien | WALLA |

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