Ireland began their UEFA Nations League campaign with a below par performance in Yerevan as a low driven second half strike from Eduard Spertsyan handed Armenia victory. Ireland enjoyed the lion’s share of possession but failed to convert any chances they concocted in front of goal.
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Memphis Depay scored a double as the Netherlands ended 25 years without success against neighbours Belgium with a 4-1 thumping of their hosts in the Nations League in Brussels on Friday.
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Kylian Mbappe gained redemption for his Euro 2020 disappointment by scoring France’s Nations League-clinching goal in their 2-1 win over Spain, as the final lived up to a week of remarkable drama in the competition. The World Champions once again came from behind to secure a memorable victory.
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Nicolo Barella’s thunderous strike and a penalty converted by Domenico Berardi earned hosts Italy a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Sunday and third place in this year’s Nations League. It offered some consolation for the European champions, whose semi-final loss to Spain in Milan on Wednesday ended their record 37-match unbeaten run.
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A late Theo Hernández strike broke Belgian hearts as France lined up a date in the UEFA Nations League final against Spain. The near neighbours played out a thrilling encounter in Turin tonight with Belgium racing into a two goal lead by half-time. The World Champions staged a second half comeback to progress to the final.
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