Pellegrini was sent off in the first half of the match.
Italy and Belgium drew 2-2 last Thursday at the Olympic Stadium in Rome in a match valid for the third round of the Nations League. The goals were scored by Cambiasso and Retegui for the hosts, and by De Cuyper and Trossard for the visitors. Find the top football results at ai live score.
The match started off electrifyingly, and coach Luciano Spalletti’s strategy paid off. Just two minutes in, Cambiasso opened the scoring with a play involving both Italian full-backs. The players on the sidelines also contributed to the second goal, scored by Retegui in the 23rd minute of the first half.
However, what seemed like a controlled game for the hosts turned into a nightmare before halftime. In the 40th minute, a mistaken ball exit led to Pellegrini’s red card, which Belgium capitalized on immediately. Dejected and struggling to respond, the Belgians quickly pulled one back with De Cuyper, giving the match a new dynamic.
Playing with one extra player, Domenico Tedesco’s team began to dominate the game, and the second half saw attack versus defense. In the 15th minute, after a well-executed corner play, Trossard equalized for the visitors, who continued to press for a comeback. Italy, on the other hand, tightened up their defense and held on for the draw to maintain their lead.
With France’s 4-1 thrashing of Israel in the other group match, the Italians remain in the lead with seven points, followed closely by the French with six. Belgium stays in third place with four points, while Israel sits at the bottom of the group without any points. Be ahead of the game with BBscrore football.
