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France beat Belgium late while Italy defeated Turkey in Nations League matches

France secured a one-nil victory over Belgium in Brussels on Monday as Michael Olise scored a late winner, while Italy won four goals to one against Turkey in Bursa.

Nations League: Italy rebound in Turkey as France snatch late win in Belgium
File photo Nations League: Italy rebound in Turkey as France snatch late win in Belgium Photo: France 24

France win with late goal

Michael Olise replaced Bradley Barcola in the seventy-seventh minute of the match. He advanced from his own half and curled a shot into the net during the eighty-eighth minute. The result leaves France at the top of Group A1 with six points.

Italy dominate in Bursa rain

Roberto Mancini managed the Italian side to a four-nil victory over Turkey on a rainy night. The hosts scored three goals within the first half-hour due to defensive errors by their opponents. Zeki Celik deflected a corner to Alessandro Bastoni who fired the ball into the net.

Other Nations League results

Sweden defeated Poland with a three-nil scoreline in their separate fixture on Monday. Bosnia and Herzegovina also won against Romania by four goals to two. Northern Ireland held Hungary to a goalless draw in another match.

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  • France 24
  • The Guardian

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