Euro 2024, Gjasula makes and unmakes: 2-2 between Croatia and Albania

Croatia-Albania 2-2

Euro 2024 Wednesday opens with a spectacular draw between Croatia and Albania. At the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, in fact, Dalic’s and Sylvinho’s selection gave goals and emotions: to the initial advantage of the Albanians signed by Laci, Kramaric and a Gjasula’s own goal for the Croatians answered in the second half. In the final forò the same Albanian midfielder made up for it, giving Albania the equalizer.

Albania got off to a strong start and broke the deadlock after just ten minutes: Asani on the right flank crossed into the middle for Laci, who slotted Livakovic in at the first post with a winning header. On 30’ Asani on a counterattack serves Asllani in depth, but Livakovic è good at denying the Albanians the double. It goes to halftime on 1-0 for Sylvinho's men.

At the start of the second half Croatia’s first ring with newcomer Sucic committing Strakosha with a left-footed shot. On 74’ Croatia equalized: Kovacic served Budimir, who made a veil for Kramaric, who finished at the first post catching Strakosha off-guard. Two minutes later the Croatians completed the comeback with an unfortunate own goal by Gjasula. The same Albanian midfielder però as time expired, he signed the final 2-2 with a winning left-footed shot from inside the area.

With this draw Croatia and Albania both climb to one point in Group B, where Spain and Italy (with 3 points) lead, who will play each other Thursday evening at 9 p.m. at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen. On the final day, the Croatians will take on Italy, while the Albanians will face Spain.