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Despite Türkiye's dominance in possession (54%) and total shots (15 to Italy's 14), Italy's 4-1 victory was fully deserved, as they were ruthlessly efficient in front of goal. Italy's higher shot quality was evident, with 12 attempts inside the box compared to Türkiye's 6, translating into a superior conversion rate. Goals from Alessandro Bastoni (9'), Davide Frattesi (22'), Michael Kayode (27'), and Pio Esposito (50') came from well-worked sequences, reflecting Italy's ability to capitalise on key moments.

Türkiye struggled to turn their territorial advantage into clear chances, with only 3 shots on target despite their 15 attempts. Baris Alper Yilmaz's goal (47') briefly offered hope, but Italy's defensive organisation and clinical finishing ensured the game remained beyond reach. Italy's goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, made 2 crucial saves, while Türkiye's goalkeeper faced 8 shots on goal, highlighting the disparity in attacking efficiency.

The decisive stat was Italy's 8 shots on target (57% conversion rate) compared to Türkiye's 3 (20% conversion rate), underlining Italy's superior execution in the final third.