Sandro Tonali's early goal secures Italy a Nations League victory on the road against Belgium

On November 14 in Brussels, Italy secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Belgium in the Nations League. Sandro Tonali was the hero for the Italian side, scoring an early goal that helped them maintain their position at the top of Group A2.

Tonali scored his first goal for Italy and could have had another in an impressive performance on the road at the King Baudouin Stadium although Belgium gave as good as they got in a fast-paced game.

Tonali took full advantage of Giovanni di Lorenzo’s pass after a slip by Belgian defender Maxim De Cuyper in the 11th minute to give Italy an early advantage they never relinquished despite a strong finish by the hosts.

The result moved Italy up to 13 points in the standings, with Belgium out of the running for a quarter-final berth in March.