Scamaca is even happier with the result of the match than he was when he scored for Italy for the first time in three years.

Italy defeated Turkey 3-1 in the fourth round of Group A matches in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, thanks to goals from Scamaka, Calafiori, and Pio Esposito. Scamaka stated that scoring for the Azzurri was a joy, but he was even happier for the team's victory.

In the 26th minute, Di Lorenzo chipped a pass into the penalty area, where Scamaka's header was blocked. Scamaka then volleyed the ball into the net, giving Italy a 1-0 lead. In the 61st minute of the second half, Ellen Elmaly passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Simsir scored with a low shot, leveling the score at 1-1 for Turkey.

In the 64th minute, Barella took a free kick, and Carafiori headed it into the net, giving Italy a 2-1 lead again. In the 87th minute, Alessandro Romano delivered a diagonal pass, and Pio Esposito slotted it home from close range, extending Italy's lead to 3-1.

In the end, Italy defeated Türkiye 3-1 at home.

Italian striker Scamarca, who plays for Atalanta in Serie A, said, "I am very happy, but even happier for the team's victory, because winning this game is very important for the team. We knew this game would not be easy because Turkey is a very tough and aggressive team, but I think we played quite well."

"I'm focused on making sure I'm ready when the team needs me and giving my all for the national team."

After achieving 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 4 group stage matches, Italy is currently ranked 2nd in Group A with 7 points, 3 points behind 1st place France.

Italian midfielder Alessandro Romano said, "I don't think we played that badly in the first game. It was certainly not the result we wanted, but the team had a lot of new players and a new coach at the time, so we inevitably needed time to get to know each other. Most importantly, we responded very well after that game."

“I feel very lucky to have a strong and supportive coaching staff around me, as well as teammates who help me. The head coach has been helping me relax these past few days, and I think I did that in the game.”

It is worth mentioning that midfielder Alessandro Romano, who once played for the Swiss U21 team, has now chosen to represent the Italian national team.

Alessandro Romano stated, "I genuinely want to play for Italy. It was certainly not an easy decision, but it's definitely not about Switzerland; it's my choice of Italy. I believe this team has the potential to become very strong in the future."

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