Match report

Italy Defeats Israel 4-1 in UEFA Nations League

Italy
Italy
4–1
FT
Israel
Israel
Oct 14, 2024

Italy put in a strong performance to defeat Israel 4-1 in their UEFA Nations League match. Giovanni Di Lorenzo and M. Retegui scored crucial goals for the Italian side, with Israel's M. Abu Fani finding the net in response.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Italy 4-1 Israel
  • • Goals: M. Retegui (penalty, 41'), Giovanni Di Lorenzo (54', 79'), D. Frattesi (72')
  • • Israel's Goal: M. Abu Fani (66')
  • • Substitutions: Israel made multiple changes, while Italy replaced key players like F. Dimarco and D. Frattesi

Lineups

Italy

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Vicario (G)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 21 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 5 R. Calafiori (D)
  • 20 A. Cambiaso (M)
  • 16 D. Frattesi (M)
  • 7 N. Fagioli (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 3 F. Dimarco (M)
  • 10 G. Raspadori (F)
  • 9 M. Retegui (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 S. Ricci
  • 19 D. Udogie
  • 11 D. Maldini
  • 17 L. Lucca
  • 4 A. Buongiorno
  • 12 M. Di Gregorio
  • 1 G. Donnarumma
  • 23 N. Pisilli
  • 15 C. Okoli
  • 2 R. Bellanova
  • 18 N. Zaniolo
  • 14 M. Gabbia

Israel

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 18 O. Glazer (G)
  • 2 I. Feingold (D)
  • 5 I. Nachmias (D)
  • 3 M. Baltaxa (D)
  • 11 L. Abada (M)
  • 16 M. Abu Fani (M)
  • 14 G. Kanichowsky (M)
  • 10 D. Haziza (M)
  • 8 D. Peretz (F)
  • 15 O. Gloukh (F)
  • 20 E. Madmon (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Jaber
  • 13 A. Khalaili
  • 22 D. Gropper
  • 9 T. Baribo
  • 7 R. Safouri
  • 19 E. Peretz
  • 23 Y. Gerafi
  • 17 D. Biton
  • 1 S. Keouf
  • 4 N. Stoioanov
  • 12 D. Leidner
  • 6 E. Azoulay

Timeline

  1. Italy
    41' Italy Goal · Penalty
    M. Retegui
  2. Israel
    46' Israel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Kanichowsky · On: M. Jaber
  3. Italy
    54' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    Giovanni Di Lorenzo · Assist: G. Raspadori
  4. Israel
    64' Israel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Madmon · On: A. Khalaili
  5. Israel
    64' Israel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Haziza · On: D. Gropper
  6. Italy
    66' Italy Card · Yellow Card
    Andrea Cambiaso

    Argument

  7. Israel
    66' Israel Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Abu Fani
  8. Italy
    72' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Frattesi · Assist: F. Dimarco
  9. Italy
    73' Italy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Dimarco · On: D. Udogie
  10. Italy
    74' Italy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Raspadori · On: D. Maldini
  11. Israel
    75' Israel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Abada · On: T. Baribo
  12. Italy
    79' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    Giovanni Di Lorenzo · Assist: D. Udogie
  13. Israel
    81' Israel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Peretz · On: R. Safouri
  14. Italy
    84' Italy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Retegui · On: L. Lucca
  15. Italy
    87' Italy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Frattesi · On: A. Buongiorno

Match Stats

Stat Italy Israel
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 92% 80%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 5
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 610 283
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 8 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 560 227
Shots Inside Box 14 1
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Retegui's penalty at 41' gave Italy the lead and set the tone for the match
  • ▸ Giovanni Di Lorenzo's second goal at 79' solidified Italy's control and ensured the victory