UEFA Nations League 2022/23: Italy vs Germany 1-1 – Joshua Kimmich struck just three minutes after Lorenzo Pellegrini’s opener as Germany and Italy drew 1-1 at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Roberto Mancini’s side suffered a 3-0 defeat to Argentina in Wednesday’s Finalissima – a meeting between the European champions and Copa America winners – but they were much improved at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Follow Nations League LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
UEFA Nations League 2022/23: Germany score quick equaliser to deny Italy a perfect Nations League start, Pellegrini and Kimmich amongst the goals, Watch HIGHLIGHTS
Italy and Germany played out a 1-1 draw in their Nations League Group A3 opener in Bologna on Saturday.
Germany had been comfortably the better side in the early stages, with Serge Gnabry forcing Gianluigi Donnarumma into a smart stop from a tight angle in the 15th minute.
Thomas Muller saw a powerful strike superbly blocked by Alessandro Florenzi shortly before the half-hour mark, while at the other end Scamacca struck the base of Manuel Neuer’s right-hand post with an effort from distance.
UEFA Nations League 2022/23: Italy were denied the perfect Nations League start
Scamacca headed wide from a promising position soon after the restart, before Matteo Politano had an effort deflected narrowly wide.
Then 18-year-old debutant Wilfried Gnonto had an almost immediate impact after being introduced in the 65th minute, whipping in a wonderful cross from the right that Pellegrini steered in from close range.
Italy’s lead lasted just three minutes, though, as Kimmich clipped home from 10 yards to ensure the spoils were shared.