Third place in the League of Nations belongs to Italy. The European champions defeated Belgium

The European champions Italians in the semifinals with Spain (1: 2) experienced defeat after more than three years and 37 duels. However, they were able to knock right away.

The rerun of the quarterfinals of the European Summer Championship, in which Italy also won 2: 1, started cautiously and the first major opportunity was waited until the 26th minute. The Belgian Batshuayi passed in the lime to Saelemaekers, who shot the crossbar. The home team threatened for the first time at the end of the opening act, but Chiesa finished next door.

Less than two minutes after the change of sides, the Italians prevailed. The Belgians turned the corner only on the edge of the lime towards Barell, who did not give Courtois a chance with a shot from the volley to the pole.

In the 65th minute, the home team increased. Alderweireld fouled Chiesu in the penalty area and the referee Jovanovič whistled a penalty, which was converted by Berardi, even though the Belgian goalkeeper reached for the ball.

The guests tried to correct the condition, but Alderweireld did not beat Donnarumma and Carrasco fired into the bar. Belgium came in the 86th minute. Courtois quickly found De Bruyne, who pushed De Ketelaere behind the home defense, and the 20-year-old midfielder pushed through from an angle.