Squadra Azzurra had a confident 2-0 lead, but Lorenzo Pellegrini’s red card changed the course of the match
Italy national team did not retain victory over Belgium in the home match of the third round Nations League 2024/25 in division A – 2:2.
Squadra Azzurra opened the scoring in the first minute of the match, Andrea Cambiaso scored. The hosts continued to dominate the field, with Mateo Retegui scoring the second goal and Cambiaso adding an assist.
The turning point came towards the end of the first half, Lorenzo Pellegrini received a red card. Belgian defender Maxime De Kuyper quickly pulled one back. And already in the second half, Leandro Trossard equalized the score. The Arsenal forward scored a goal and an assist in the match.
The Belgians spent the remaining time attacking. However, the hosts managed to hold on to a draw.
The Italian national team scored seven points and continues to lead Group 2 of Division A of the Nations League. Belgium has four points and third place in the quartet.
In the next round, Italy will host Israel, and Belgium will play France at home. Both fights will take place on October 14.
- League of Nations. Division A. Group 2. 3rd round
Italy – Belgium – 2:2 (2:1)
Goals: Cambiaso 1, Retegui 24 – De Kuyper 42, Trossard 61
Removal: Pellegrini (I), 38
Source: Sportarena
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