Italy Rebounds to Defeat Türkiye 4-1 in UEFA Nations League

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--- > **Claim:** Italy secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Türkiye in Bursa on Monday - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Search evidence confirms that Italy defeated Türkiye 4-1 on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Bursa. [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/401861077) --- --- > **Claim:** The win in Group A1 handed Roberto Mancini his first victory in his second spell as Italy's head manager. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Match reports confirm that this 4-1 victory over Türkiye gave Roberto Mancini his first win since returning for his second spell as Italy's head coach. [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com/news/rjx4wkmhfs981hz5g8z4tkgyk-turkiye-1-4-italy-first-half-blitz-gets-mancinis-second-stint-up-running) --- --- > **Claim:** Playing in wet conditions away from home, the Azzurri established firm control early in the match, building a 3-0 lead within the opening half-hour. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Italy played away in Bursa and built a 3-0 lead within the first 27 minutes of the match through goals by Alessandro Bastoni (9'), Davide Frattesi (22'), and Michael Kayode (27'). [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/401861077) --- --- > **Claim:** Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring for the visitors, followed by goals from Davide Frattesi and Michael Kayode. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Alessandro Bastoni scored the opening goal in the 9th minute, Davide Frattesi scored in the 22nd minute, and Michael Kayode scored in the 27th minute. [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/401861077) --- --- > **Claim:** Türkiye attempted to mount a comeback early in the second half when Barış Alper Yılmaz found the back of the net to cut the deficit to 3-1. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Barış Alper Yılmaz scored Türkiye's goal early in the second half at the 47th minute, narrowing the scoreline to 3-1. [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/401861077) --- --- > **Claim:** Francesco Pio Esposito scored a fourth goal to restore the three-goal margin and seal the final score at 4-1. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Francesco Pio Esposito scored Italy's fourth goal in the 50th minute, sealing the final 4-1 scoreline. [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/401861077) --- --- > **Claim:** The commanding performance allowed Italy to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Belgium in their opening fixture, moving them onto three points in the group standings. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Italy previously lost their opening UEFA Nations League match 2-0 to Belgium, moving them to three points in Group A1 following the win against Türkiye. [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/italy-vs-belgium/28qbqd) ---

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