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ITA vs FRA
UEFA Nations League
San Siro, Milan
Italy
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France
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Italy will enter the Nations League quarter-finals next March as one of the four unseeded teams. On the other hand, Deschamps can take solace in the fact that his side will be in the seeded section of the draw and will play the second leg of their last-eight tie on home turf. Thanks for joining Tribe for this coverage. The UNL continues tomorrow and I'll see you then. Good-bye.
France restored their two-goal lead in the 65th minute with another familiar combination between Lucas Digne and Adrien Rabiot, as Digne's expertly delivered set piece was met by Rabiot's powerful header past Vicario. Italy's Andrea Cambiaso came close to pulling one back with a brilliant solo effort, but his shot narrowly missed the target. As the match drew to a close, Mike Maignan made a crucial save to deny Moise Kean, ensuring that Italy couldn't top the group, and ultimately, France held on for the victory.
France stunned the majority of the Italian home crowd by taking the lead in the second minute, with Adrien Rabiot heading home Lucas Digne's outswinging corner. This marked France's fastest away goal in a competitive match since 1984 and put them on track to overtake Italy for first place with another goal. Italy quickly responded with a better performance, but it was France who extended their lead with a fortuitous own goal after Digne's free-kick rebounded off the woodwork and Italy's goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. However, the hosts hit back just two minutes later, as Andrea Cambiaso slotted home Federico Dimarco's cross, leaving Italy back in top spot at halftime in a thrilling contest.
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SAVE! Moise Kean gets a clear sight of goal after collecting a loose ball in the box and drives a shot towards the bottom right corner. But Maignan pulls off a superb save to deny him. That crucial stop could very well secure France the top spot in the group. Kean's effort was well-struck, but the French goalkeeper's reflexes prove to be key in keeping them ahead in the group.
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Bastoni does well to hold off Kolo Muani in the French half, drawing a free kick for Italy. However, Guendouzi halts Italy's quick take, disrupting the flow of play. The referee steps in and books Guendouzi for his actions.
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M. Guendouzi
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SHOT! Rovella creates some space for himself and takes a shot from distance, hoping to test Maignan. However, the effort is straight at the French goalkeeper, who makes a comfortable catch. Italy's attempt fails to trouble Maignan.
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Bastoni finds Udogie on the left, and the full-back looks to deliver a cross into the box. However, Pavard is quick to react and easily blocks the ball, thwarting Italy's attempt. The French defense holds firm as they clear the danger.