France and Italy win in Nations League, Erling Haaland on target for Norway

NEW DELHI: Italy continued their strong start to the UEFA Nations League on Monday, securing a 2-1 victory over Israel. The match was held in Budapest due to security concerns in the Middle East. Goals from Davide Frattesi and Moise Kean ensured Italy's win at the Bozsik Arena.


Italy now lead Nations League Group A2 with six points. France and Belgium are level with three points each.

France defeated Belgium 2-0 in Lyon. Goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembele secured victory, despite Kylian Mbappe not starting.

In Group B3, Norway won 2-1 against Austria in Oslo. Felix Myhre scored early for Norway, but Marcel Sabitzer equalized for Austria. Erling Haaland scored the winner after a VAR check confirmed no offside.

RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko scored a hat-trick in Slovenia's 3-0 win over Kazakhstan. In Group B4, Wales beat Montenegro 2-1, securing their first win under new coach Craig Bellamy.

Early goals from Kieffer Moore and Harry Wilson set the pace, with Driton Camaj scoring for Montenegro.

Turkey defeated Iceland 3-1 in Izmir, with Kerem Akturkoglu scoring a hat-trick. Romania and Kosovo also recorded wins in League C.



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