In a tightly-fought European Qualifier at the Koning Boudewijnstadion, Italy claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Belgium.
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The match’s decisive moment came early when Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored in the 11th minute, set up by a skillful assist from Sandro Tonali.
Italy’s early lead forced Belgium into a relentless pursuit of an equalizer, yet the Azzurri’s disciplined defense held strong throughout.
Belgium showed promise, pressing forward and creating opportunities. Timothy Castagne earned a booking in the 28th minute, reflecting the intensity of the contest. Italy’s Alessandro Bastoni also saw yellow just before the halftime whistle, which blew with Italy leading 1-0.
In the second half, Belgium intensified their attack, hoping to level the score. Amadou Onana received a yellow card in the 67th minute, while Ameen Al-Dakhil followed suit in the 77th minute.
As the minutes waned, Moise Kean was booked in stoppage time (90+1’), indicating Italy’s determination to preserve their slim lead.
Despite Belgium’s efforts, Italy’s defense remained resolute, with referee Radu Petrescu overseeing a match marked by its strategic discipline and intensity.
The final whistle confirmed Italy’s hard-earned 1-0 victory, a result that solidifies their standing in the qualifiers while leaving Belgium to regroup ahead of their next challenge.
