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ISR 1-2 ITA, UEFA Nations League: Italy Go Top Of Table With Win Over Israel - In Pics

Italy notched up their second successive win while Israel suffered their second straight loss as the Italians defeated the Israelis 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League encounter of both these teams on Monday. Israel, who have shifted their home base to Hungary, were dominated by the Italians who had earlier defeated France in their opening encounter. Davide Frattesi scored in the first half while Mose Kean got the net in the second half to double Italy's lead. Mohammed Abu Fani scored a consolation goal in the added time.

2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Israel's Mahmoud Jaber in action | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos

Israel's Mahmoud Jaber in action during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italys goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in action
2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in action | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos
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Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in action during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Israels Raz Shlomo in action
2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Israel's Raz Shlomo in action | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos
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Israel's Raz Shlomo in action during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italys Mateo Retegui, left, challenges for the ball with Israels Mahmoud Jaber
2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's Mateo Retegui, left, challenges for the ball with Israel's Mahmoud Jaber | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos
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Italy's Mateo Retegui, left, challenges for the ball with Israel's Mahmoud Jaber, right, and Israel's Mohammad Abu Fani during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Mateo Retegui, left, challenges for the ball with Mahmoud Jaber
2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Mateo Retegui, left, challenges for the ball with Mahmoud Jaber | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos
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Italy's Mateo Retegui, left, challenges for the ball with Israel's Mahmoud Jaber during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italys Alessandro Bastoni heads the ball
2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's Alessandro Bastoni heads the ball | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos
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Italy's Alessandro Bastoni heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italys fans cheer their team
2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's fans cheer their team | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos
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Italy's fans cheer their team during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Israels Dor Peretz, right, challenges for the ball with Italys Alessandro Bastoni
2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Israel's Dor Peretz, right, challenges for the ball with Italy's Alessandro Bastoni | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos
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Israel's Dor Peretz, right, challenges for the ball with Italy's Alessandro Bastoni during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italys Davide Frattesi, centre right, challenges for the ball with Israels Neta Lavi
2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's Davide Frattesi, centre right, challenges for the ball with Israel's Neta Lavi | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos
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Italy's Davide Frattesi, centre right, challenges for the ball with Israel's Neta Lavi, centre, and Israel's Roy Revivo during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.

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2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italys Raoul Bellanova, left, challenges for the ball with Israels Roy Revivo
2024–25 UEFA Nations League, Israel vs Italy: Italy's Raoul Bellanova, left, challenges for the ball with Israel's Roy Revivo | Photo: AP/Denes Erdos
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Italy's Raoul Bellanova, left, challenges for the ball with Israel's Roy Revivo during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.