Italy claimed an entertaining 3-1 victory over Turkey on Monday night at Bologna's Renato Dall'Ara Stadium, continuing their UEFA Nations League campaign in Group One.The result moves Roberto Mancini's team onto seven points, leaving them second in the group behind France, who have collected 10. Turkey, meanwhile, remain without a single point after suffering their fourth consecutive defeat.Three points in the bag 💰 #ITATUR #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro https://t.co/l0geHTelab— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) October 5, 2026 Despite the final scoreline, Turkey were the more convincing side during the opening 45 minutes. They enjoyed 60 percent of the possession and managed three attempts on target, but their inability to make the most of their opportunities in the final third ultimately cost them.They came close to finding the breakthrough themselves in the 17th minute when Ozcan unleashed a powerful effort from outside the penalty area. Donnarumma was alert, making an important save to keep the scores level.Italy needed only one clear opening to punish their opponents. In the 26th minute, Vergara picked out Di Lorenzo on the right, with the defender sending a clever lofted delivery into the box. Gianluca Scamacca reacted quickest, finishing emphatically after initially attempting to meet the cross with his head.##EDITORS_CHOICE##The second half brought a completely different game, with the contest bursting into life as three goals arrived within a 26-minute spell.Mancini reacted by making three substitutions in the 55th minute, introducing Kayode for Di Lorenzo, Riccardo Calafiori for Ruggeri and Pio Esposito for Scamacca.Turkey's pressure finally paid off in the 61st minute. Aral Simsir found himself completely unmarked and calmly converted with his left foot into an unguarded net to bring the visitors level.Their celebrations barely had time to settle before Italy struck again. Just three minutes later, Calafiori rose highest to meet a cross from Barella, powering his header beyond the Turkish defence to restore the hosts' advantage.CALAFIORI 🇮🇹 🚀 >> Defensive Striker https://t.co/570Jfl5eTb— 𝔹𝕀𝔾 𝕐𝕂 (@BIGYK001y) October 6, 2026 Turkey refused to surrender and continued searching for another equaliser. Donnarumma was once again called into action in the 78th minute, denying a dangerous effort from Ozcan. Six minutes later, Akturkoglu attempted to take advantage of Donnarumma's position by trying to lob the goalkeeper, but his effort lacked the necessary precision.Italy eventually put the contest beyond doubt in the 87th minute. Pio Esposito found the back of the net to complete the 3-1 victory and secure another positive result for Mancini's side.It marked Italy's second win since Mancini's return to the dugout. Their latest run also includes a defeat against Belgium and a home draw with France, alongside two victories over Turkey.UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE – DIVISION ASundayGreece – Germany 0-0Netherlands – Serbia 2-1 (1-1)/Koopmeiners 31, Zirkzee 72 – Cvetkovic 35/Portugal – Norway 2-1 (1-1)/Cancelo 38, Ramos 79 – Ajer 36/Wales – Denmark 0-1 (0-0)/Hojlund 75 pen/MondayFrance – Belgium 4-1 (0-1)/Doue 77, Cherki 81, Olise 88, 90+1 – Lukebakio 35/Italy – Turkey 3-1 (1-0)/Scamacca 26, Calafiori 64, Esposito 87 – Simsir 61/Tuesday21.45: (7.75) Croatia (5.10) Spain (1.37)21.45: (1.13) England (9.00) Czech R. (17.0)***odds are subject to change***
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