Italy thrash Türkiye 4-1 in Bursa

Italy bounced back from their opening Nations League defeat to Belgium with a convincing 4-1 victory over Türkiye in Bursa.

The visitors made a flying start and took the lead in the ninth minute through Alessandro Bastoni after a corner. Davide Frattesi doubled Italy's advantage in the 22nd minute before Michael Kayode marked his international debut with a goal five minutes later.

Türkiye pulled one back shortly after half-time when Barış Alper Yılmaz found the net in the 47th minute. However, Italy quickly restored their three-goal advantage as Pio Esposito headed home three minutes later.

Italy controlled the game in the closing stages to secure their first points of the UEAFA Nations League campaign. Türkiye, meanwhile, remain without a point after two matches.