ISR 1-2 ITA, UEFA Nations League: Italy Go Top Of Table With Win Over Israel - In Pics

Italy notched up their second successive win while Israel suffered their second straight loss as the Italians defeated the Israelis 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League encounter of both these teams on Monday. Israel, who have shifted their home base to Hungary, were dominated by the Italians who had earlier defeated France in their opening encounter. Davide Frattesi scored in the first half while Mose Kean got the net in the second half to double Italy's lead. Mohammed Abu Fani scored a consolation goal in the added time.

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Updated on: 10 September 2024 12:55 pm

2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Israel's Mahmoud Jaber in action | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos

Israel's Mahmoud Jaber in action during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in action | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos

Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in action during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Israel's Raz Shlomo in action | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos

Israel's Raz Shlomo in action during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's Mateo Retegui, left, challenges for the ball with Israel's Mahmoud Jaber | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos

Italy's Mateo Retegui, left, challenges for the ball with Israel's Mahmoud Jaber, right, and Israel's Mohammad Abu Fani during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Mateo Retegui, left, challenges for the ball with Mahmoud Jaber | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos

Italy's Mateo Retegui, left, challenges for the ball with Israel's Mahmoud Jaber during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's Alessandro Bastoni heads the ball | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos

Italy's Alessandro Bastoni heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's fans cheer their team | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos

Italy's fans cheer their team during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Israel's Dor Peretz, right, challenges for the ball with Italy's Alessandro Bastoni | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos

Israel's Dor Peretz, right, challenges for the ball with Italy's Alessandro Bastoni during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's Davide Frattesi, centre right, challenges for the ball with Israel's Neta Lavi | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos

Italy's Davide Frattesi, centre right, challenges for the ball with Israel's Neta Lavi, centre, and Israel's Roy Revivo during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's Raoul Bellanova, left, challenges for the ball with Israel's Roy Revivo | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos

Italy's Raoul Bellanova, left, challenges for the ball with Israel's Roy Revivo during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.