Türkiye faced Italy at Yüzüncü Yıl Atatürk Stadium in Bursa in their second match of the UEFA Nations League A League Group 1.

Italy took an early lead in the 9th minute through Alessandro Bastoni. Davide Frattesi doubled the advantage in the 22nd minute before Michael Kayode scored Italy’s third goal in the 27th minute, giving the visitors a 3-0 lead at half-time.

Türkiye responded shortly after the break, with Barış Alper Yılmaz scoring in the 47th minute to make it 3-1. Italy quickly restored its three-goal advantage when Pio Esposito headed home in the 50th minute.

Italy held on to win the match 4-1, leaving Türkiye with two defeats from its opening two Nations League matches. Türkiye will face Belgium away on October 2 in its next group match.