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    Italy claim third place in the Nations League after thrilling playoff against The Netherlands

    Planet Sport writerStaff Writer18 June 2023
    Italy celebrate with fans after finishing third in the UEFA Nations League - June 2023

    Italy celebrate with fans after finishing third in the UEFA Nations League - June 2023

    Italy have finished third in the Nations League for the second season in a row after weathering a fightback against the Netherlands to prevail 3-2.

    Italy beat the Netherlands 3-2 in the Nations League third-place play-off in Enschede.
    Roberto Mancini's side, who sealed Nations League bronze for the second tournament running, made a flying start as Federico Dimarco and Davide Frattesi put them 2-0 up in 20 minutes.
    Steven Bergwijn reduced the deficit for the Netherlands midway through the second half, but Federico Chiesa struck Italy's third four minutes later.
    Georginio Wijnaldum ensured a nervy finale with the Netherlands' second goal in the 89th minute, but it was not enough to prevent a third defeat in four games under boss Ronald Koeman, in his second stint in charge.
    Croatia face Spain in the final at Feyenoord's De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam at 1945 on Sunday.
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