Esposito's network, De Cuyper equalizes then goals from Ngoy and Doku
Belgium-Italy match 3-1
A cheerful and friendly atmosphere at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels for the Belgium-Italy clash. Before the opening whistle, Belgian fans staged a large choreography with a giant banner reading 'veni vidi vici'. A curious choice — and against Italy of all teams — given that its author, Julius Caesar, exterminated the Belgian tribe during the Gallic campaign with such ferocity that it struck even contemporary commentators.
Roberto Mancini chooses Koleosho and Pisilli in the attacking line of the Azzurri's 4-3-3 that faces Belgium in Brussels on the sixth matchday of the Nations League. The back four is confirmed from Thursday's match with France (Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni and Calafiori), while in midfield Fagioli takes the place of the injured Frattesi.
Up front, the two newcomers, alongside the confirmed Pio Esposito. Belgium lines up in a 4-3-3, again with De Ketelaere as a 'false' nine.
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