Italy Snatch Draw Against Croatia With Last-Gasp Equalizer
98th-Minute Goal Secures Point, Sends Italy to Round of 16
In a thrilling finale to their Euro 2024 group game, Italy snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against Croatia thanks to a last-gasp equalizer from Mattia Zaccagni. The Lazio forward's 98th-minute goal sent the reigning European champions through to the knockout stages, while Croatia's hopes of progressing took a significant blow.
Despite being outplayed for much of the match, with Croatia boasting a significant advantage in possession and shots on target, Italy's resilience shone through in the dying moments. Their defense held firm, and their attack remained clinical, as Zaccagni capitalized on a late opportunity to snatch a point.
The result was a bitter blow for Croatia, who had dominated the game for long periods. They will now need to beat the Czech Republic in their final group game to have any chance of advancing. For Italy, the draw keeps them on course to defend their title, and they will next face the Netherlands in the Round of 16.
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