Italy defeat Israel 2-1 in Nations League

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Italy’s Davide Frattesi and Moise Kean secured a 2-1 win over Israel on Monday as Luciano Spalletti’s side maintained their perfect record to remain top of Nations League-A,Group-2.

Italy lead the standings on six points after they stunned France 3-1 in their opening game on Friday. France are second on three points, level with third-placed Belgium whom they beat 2-0 in the group’s other game while Israel are bottom without a point.

Frattesi gave Italy the lead before the break when he bundled the ball home with his chest from close range and Kean made it 2-0 from a rebound just after the hour mark.