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UEFA Nations League League A · 3
Italy crestItaly
2–2
FT
HT 2–1
Belgium crestBelgium
  • A. Cambiaso 1′
  • M. Retegui 24′
  • M. De Cuyper 42′
  • L. Trossard 61′
Stadio Olimpico, Roma Espen Eskas, Norway

Match report

Italy and Belgium finished 2-2 in UEFA Nations League League A · 3 at Stadio Olimpico, Roma.

Belgium recovered from 2 goals down to draw.

Belgium had 62% of the ball; shots were 8-12.

Lorenzo Pellegrini (Italy) was sent off in the 40th minute.

Key takeaways

Comeback

Belgium recovered from 2 goals down to draw.

Control

Belgium had 62% of the ball; shots were 8-12.

Red card

Lorenzo Pellegrini (Italy) was sent off in the 40th minute.

Timeline

Italy above · Belgium below
  • ⚽A. Cambiaso1′
  • ⚽M. Retegui24′
  • Lorenzo Pellegrini40′
  • ▣VAR: Card upgrade40′
  • 42′⚽M. De CuyperAssist: L. Trossard
  • 61′⚽L. Trossard
  • 65′Leandro Trossard
  • 68′⇄O. MangalaT. Castagne
  • 68′⇄C. De KetelaereD. Lukébakio
  • 69′⇄A. TheateA. Vranckx
  • ⇄S. RicciN. Fagioli70′
  • ⇄F. DimarcoD. Udogie70′
  • ⇄M. ReteguiG. Raspadori80′
  • ⇄S. TonaliN. Pisilli80′
  • 87′⇄L. OpendaC. Ngonge
  • 87′⇄J. DokuM. Fofana
  • Niccolò Pisilli90+6′
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma90′
  • ⇄D. FrattesiR. Bellanova90′

Match stats

● Italy● Belgium
Possession 38%
62%
Expected goals (xG) 0
0
Shots 8
12
Shots on target 3
4
Shots inside the box 4
7
Corners 0
12
Accurate passes 304
514
Saves 2
2
Fouls 11
15
Offsides 1
1
Yellow cards 2
1
Red cards 1
0

Line-ups

Italy3-5-1-1
7 N. Fagioli
19 D. Udogie
18 G. Raspadori
23 N. Pisilli
2 R. Bellanova
14 M. Gabbia
15 C. Okoli
11 D. Maldini
13 G. Vicario
17 L. Lucca
4 A. Buongiorno
12 M. Di Gregorio

Manager: L. Spalletti

Belgium4-2-3-1
21 T. Castagne
11 D. Lukébakio
6 A. Vranckx
22 C. Ngonge
14 M. Fofana
23 M. Smets
19 J. Bakayoko
13 O. De Wolf
16 K. De Winter
20 A. Engels
12 M. Vandevoordt
15 S. Bornauw

Manager: D. Tedesco

Top-rated players

Maxim De CuyperBelgium · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
8.0
Leandro TrossardBelgium · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 assist · 2 key passes
7.9
Andrea CambiasoItaly · 90′ · 1 goal
7.3
Mateo ReteguiItaly · 80′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.2
Alessandro BastoniItaly · 90′ · 1 key passes
7.0
Federico DimarcoItaly · 70′ · 2 key passes
7.0

Questions & answers

What was the score in Italy vs Belgium?

Italy 2-2 Belgium (half-time 2-1).

Where is Italy vs Belgium played?

The match is played at Stadio Olimpico, Roma.

Who is the referee for Italy vs Belgium?

The appointed referee is Espen Eskas, Norway.

What is the head-to-head record between Italy and Belgium?

In their last 5 meetings: Italy 4 wins, Belgium 1 wins, 0 draws.