Wales continue fine start under Bellamy as Italy reach quarters

Wales remain unbeaten under new manager Craig Bellamy as Harry Wilson’s penalty was enough to secure a 1-0 win over Montenegro.

Bellamy is the first manager of Wales to not lose in his opening four games and victory in Cardiff was deserved.

Wilson was the star man throughout, and when he was clipped by Vladimir Jovovic just inside the area he took the spot kick himself to send Igor Nikic the wrong way.

Wilson is the first Wales player to score in three straight games since Gareth Bale at Euro 2016.

Turkey remain two points ahead of Wales in Group B4 after they won 4-2 in Iceland.

“There were a lot of changes, and a lot of players who all definitely deserved the opportunity to play as well,” said Bellamy.

“The Nations League is so good and so competitive.”

Italy progress with ease

Defender Giovanni gi Lorenzo scored twice in a 4-1 win for Italy over Israel as Luciano Spalletti’s side sealed their spot in the quarter-finals.

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Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui broke the deadlock by firing a penalty into the top corner before Di Lorenzo headed the second from Giacomo Raspadori’s free kick.

Mohammed Abu Fani pulled a goal back for Israel direct from a corner before Federico Dimarco set up Davide Frattesi for Italy’s third and Di Lorenzo sealed the win with a low shot from the edge of the box.

Daniel Maldini – son of AC Milan and Italy legend Paolo, and grandson of Cesare – made his debut as a late substitute.

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Author : Tom Rostance

Publish date : 2024-10-14 21:17:18

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