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UEFA Nations League
UEFA Nations League
Italy
1 - 1
France
The highly anticipated match marked Zinedine Zidane’s first home game as the head coach of France. After a scoreless first half, the game exploded into life during the second period:
• 55th Minute: Michael Olise fired France into the lead with a spectacular strike from outside the box that bounced off the underside of the crossbar, capitalizing on a quick free-kick routine with Rayan Cherki.
• 68th Minute: Italy fought back to equalize when Alessandro Bastoni intercepted a pass from France's Lucas Da Cunha and beat goalkeeper Mike Maignan from the edge of the area.
• 85th Minute: French defender Dayot Upamecano was sent off after picking up a second yellow card, forcing the hosts to hold on defensively through the final minutes.
• 55th Minute: Michael Olise fired France into the lead with a spectacular strike from outside the box that bounced off the underside of the crossbar, capitalizing on a quick free-kick routine with Rayan Cherki.
• 68th Minute: Italy fought back to equalize when Alessandro Bastoni intercepted a pass from France's Lucas Da Cunha and beat goalkeeper Mike Maignan from the edge of the area.
• 85th Minute: French defender Dayot Upamecano was sent off after picking up a second yellow card, forcing the hosts to hold on defensively through the final minutes.