France and Italy emerge victorious in Nations League matches; Norway secures win with Haaland goal

Italy continued their winning streak in the Uefa Nations League with a 2-1 victory over Israel, while France secured their first win of the campaign against Belgium. The second round of games across Europe on Monday saw some exciting matchups and standout performances.

France vs Belgium: Bleus off the mark

France bounced back from their defeat to Italy with a 2-0 win over Belgium in Lyon. Ousmane Dembele and Randal Kolo Muani found the back of the net for the Bleus, marking their first victory in over 90 minutes in four matches. This result was a positive step for the French team after a disappointing start to the campaign.

Israel vs Italy: Azzurri perfect

Italy’s impressive form in the Nations League continued as they secured a 2-1 win against Israel. Goals from Davide Fratessi and Moise Kean sealed the victory for the Azzurri, who followed up their earlier win against France with another strong performance. Despite a late goal from Israel, Italy maintained their perfect record in the competition.

Norway vs Austria: Haaland decisive

Erling Haaland once again proved his goal-scoring prowess, netting the winning goal for Norway in a 2-1 victory over Austria. The young striker showcased his skill and composure in front of goal, highlighting why he is considered one of the top talents in world football. Norway’s win was a significant result in the context of their Nations League campaign.

Montenegro vs Wales: Early goals settle game

Wales got off to a flying start in their match against Montenegro, with early goals from Kieffer Moore and Harry Wilson securing a 2-1 victory. Despite challenging weather conditions, Wales managed to hold on to their lead and claim an important win under new manager Craig Bellamy. The match provided a thrilling start to the campaign for the Welsh team.

Turkey vs Iceland: Akturkoglu hat-trick

Kerem Akturkoglu was the hero for Turkey as he scored a hat-trick in their 3-1 win over Iceland. The winger’s clinical finishing and attacking prowess helped Turkey secure an impressive victory and earn three valuable points in the Nations League. Akturkoglu’s performance will be remembered as a standout moment in Turkey’s campaign.

Slovenia vs Kazakhstan: Sesko scores three

Benjamin Sesko’s hat-trick led Slovenia to a convincing 3-0 win over Kazakhstan, ending their run of draws and extending their unbeaten streak. The young striker’s stellar display showcased his talent and contribution to Slovenia’s success in the competition. Slovenia’s victory was a statement of intent as they look to build on their strong start in the Nations League.

Romania vs Lithuania: Tricolorii win again

Romania maintained their perfect record in Group C2 with a 3-1 win over Lithuania, thanks to late goals in the match. Valentin Mihaila, Razvan Marin, and Ionut Mitrita all found the back of the net to secure the victory for the Tricolorii. Romania’s impressive form bodes well for their prospects in the Nations League moving forward.

Cyprus vs Kosovo: Two goals for Muriqi

Kosovo earned their first win of the campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Cyprus, with Vedat Muriqi scoring two early goals. Albion Rrahmani and Lumbardh Dellova also contributed to Kosovo’s dominant performance, highlighting their attacking prowess. The result was a significant boost for Kosovo as they look to make an impact in the Nations League.