Italy x Belgium - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

Belgium came away from the Stadio Olimpico with a 2-0 victory over Italy in the UEFA Nations League A group stage, striking twice from fast breaks to secure the points. Mika Godts opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a right-footed finish from the middle of the box, putting the visitors in front early on.

Italy enjoyed more of the ball, ending with 56% possession and 21 shots to Belgium's 19, but the hosts were unable to turn that control into goals. Belgium, meanwhile, were efficient in front of goal and looked dangerous whenever they broke forward, with Kevin De Bruyne supplying the assist for the opener.

The decisive second goal arrived in the 69th minute, when Dodi Lukebakio fired a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner after a pass from Charles De Ketelaere. That strike doubled Belgium's advantage and left Italy with a difficult task in the final stages.

The numbers reflected a close contest, with Italy recording 6 shots on target and 1.92 expected goals, while Belgium produced 8 shots on target and 1.85 expected goals. Belgium also won the corner count 8-4, and their two sharp counter-attacking moments proved enough to decide the match.

Incidents: The story of the match

Itália Official Line-ups:

Gigi Donnarumma, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Diego Coppola, Gianluca Mancini, Riccardo Calafiori, Sandro Tonali, Alessandro Romano, Nicolò Barella, Moise Kean, Francesco Esposito, Nicolò Cambiaghi

Bélgica Official Line-ups:

Senne Lammens, Timothy Castagne, Nathan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Charles De Ketelaere, Kevin De Bruyne, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Diego Moreira, Mika Godts

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The match begins

Belgium takes the lead 1-0 against Italy. Mika Godts scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Kevin De Bruyne on a fast break.

20':

GOAL Belgium: Mika Godts (Belgium) scores!

Mika Godts scores goal number 1 in the competition (1 matches)

Belgium leads 2-0 against Italy. Dodi Lukébakio scores with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Charles De Ketelaere after a fast break.

69':

GOAL Belgium: Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium) scores!

Dodi Lukebakio scores goal number 1 in the competition (1 matches)

998':

The referee whistles for the end of the match