Nations League: Italy beat Netherlands claim third

Nations League: Italy beat Netherlands claim third

by Press Association
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Italy beat the Netherlands 3-2 in the Nations League third-place play-off in Enschede.

Roberto Manciniโ€™s side, who sealed Nations League bronze for the second tournament running, made a flying start as Federico Dimarco and Davide Frattesi put them 2-0 up in 20 minutes.

Steven Bergwijn reduced the deficit for the Netherlands midway through the second half, but Federico Chiesa struck Italyโ€™s third four minutes later.

Georginio Wijnaldum ensured a nervy finale with the Netherlandsโ€™ second goal in the 89th minute, but it was not enough to prevent a third defeat in four games under boss Ronald Koeman, in his second stint in charge.

Croatia face Spain in the final at Feyenoordโ€™s De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam at 7.45pm on Sunday.

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