Esposito seals Italy win over Turkey in Nations League

Italy secured a 3-1 victory over Turkey in their Nations League fixture. The match took place at the Renato Dall Ara Stadium in Bologna. Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring for Italy in the 26th minute with a powerful shot from inside the box. Turkey equalized in the 61st minute through Aral Simsir.

Italy regained the lead in the 65th minute when Riccardo Calafiori headed in a superb goal from a free kick delivered by Nicolo Barella. Francesco Pio Esposito added a third for Italy in the 87th minute, sealing the home side's 3-1 win, according to Ajel English.

The win keeps Italy's quarter-final hopes alive, with the team now having 7 points and sitting second in Group A behind leaders France. Turkey remain bottom without a point.

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