Match report

Italy Defeats Belgium 1-0 in UEFA Nations League Clash

Belgium
Belgium
0–1
FT
Italy
Italy
Nov 14, 2024

Italy emerged victorious in the UEFA Nations League match against Belgium, with a solitary goal from Stefano Tonali in the 11th minute proving decisive. Belgium's defense, including the yellow card received by Thomas Castagne in the 28th minute, was unable to prevent the Italian forward from scoring the match's only goal. Despite Belgium's efforts, they failed to find the back of the net, resulting in a 1-0 defeat.

Key Facts

  • • Italy scored the only goal of the game in the 11th minute by Stefano Tonali.
  • • Thomas Castagne of Belgium received a yellow card in the 28th minute for a foul.
  • • Andrea Bastoni of Italy received a yellow card in the 45th minute for a foul.
  • • Belgium goalkeeper André Onana received a yellow card for a foul in the 67th minute.
  • • Substitutions included A. Retegui and F. Dimarco for Italy, and Arthur Theate and Arthur Engels for Belgium.

Lineups

Belgium

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 4 W. Faes (D)
  • 2 Z. Debast (D)
  • 3 A. Theate (D)
  • 5 M. De Cuyper (D)
  • 8 A. Engels (M)
  • 6 A. Onana (M)
  • 11 L. Trossard (M)
  • 10 R. Lukaku (F)
  • 9 L. Openda (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Al Dakhil
  • 7 A. Vermeeren
  • 14 D. Lukébakio
  • 19 J. Bakayoko
  • 13 M. Sels
  • 23 M. Smets
  • 17 K. Sardella
  • 15 S. Mbangula
  • 22 A. Sambi Lokonga
  • 18 O. Mangala
  • 12 M. Vandevoordt

Italy

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 4 A. Buongiorno (D)
  • 21 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 20 A. Cambiaso (M)
  • 16 D. Frattesi (M)
  • 14 N. Rovella (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 3 F. Dimarco (M)
  • 18 N. Barella (F)
  • 9 M. Retegui (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Kean
  • 19 D. Udogie
  • 10 G. Raspadori
  • 5 M. Locatelli
  • 6 F. Gatti
  • 23 N. Pisilli
  • 2 N. Savona
  • 17 P. Comuzzo
  • 7 D. Maldini
  • 13 G. Vicario
  • 12 A. Meret
  • 15 C. Okoli

Timeline

  1. Italy
    11' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Tonali
  2. Belgium
    28' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    T. Castagne

    Foul

  3. Italy
    45'+2 Italy Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bastoni

    Foul

  4. Belgium
    67' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    A. Onana

    Foul

  5. Italy
    69' Italy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Retegui · On: Moise Kean
  6. Italy
    69' Italy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Dimarco · On: D. Udogie
  7. Belgium
    71' Belgium subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Arthur Theate · On: A. Al Dakhil
  8. Belgium
    71' Belgium subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Engels · On: A. Vermeeren
  9. Belgium
    77' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    A. Al Dakhil

    Argument

  10. Italy
    79' Italy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Barella · On: G. Raspadori
  11. Italy
    79' Italy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Rovella · On: M. Locatelli
  12. Italy
    82' Italy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Andrea Cambiaso · On: F. Gatti
  13. Belgium
    86' Belgium subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Castagne · On: J. Bakayoko
  14. Italy
    90'+1 Italy Card · Yellow Card
    Moise Kean

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Belgium Italy
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 84% 87%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 462 547
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 390 475
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Italy took the lead in the 11th minute with a goal from Stefano Tonali, which shifted the momentum in their favor and put pressure on Belgium to equalize.
  • ▸ Belgium's inability to capitalize on their possession and create clear scoring opportunities, despite several substitutions, ultimately led to their defeat.