Italy Maintains Perfect Record in Nations League with 2-1 Victory Over Israel

Italy continued their strong performance in the Nations League with a narrow 2-1 win against Israel on Monday, held at the Bozsik Arena in Budapest.

The match saw goals from Davide Frattesi and Moise Kean, securing the victory for Italy. Frattesi scored in the 38th minute, heading home Federico Dimarco's precise cross. Kean added the second goal in the 62nd minute, marking his first international goal in nearly three years.

The Bozsik Arena, typically used for Israel's home matches due to the ongoing security concerns in the Middle East, hosted a modest crowd of 2,000 fans, which contributed to a subdued match atmosphere. Before kick-off, a small group of Italy fans turned their backs during Israel's national anthem.

Despite a slow start, Italy managed to overcome Israel's challenge. Israel's Sagiv Jehezkel missed a crucial opportunity just after halftime, failing to score from close range. Mohamed Abu Fani's late goal in the final minute was not enough to overturn the result.

Italy, managed by Luciano Spalletti, has responded positively since their early exit from the Euro 2024, where they were eliminated in the last 16. The team has shown improvement and resilience, continuing their unbeaten run in the Nations League.