Croatia's Euro Hopes Dashed by Last-Minute Italy Stunner
Dramatic Stoppage Time Equalizer Breaks Croatian Hearts
Italy secures second place in Group B as Croatia's campaign ends
In a thrilling and dramatic encounter, Italy snatched a heart-breaking last-minute equalizer against Croatia, securing their place in the knockout stages of UEFA Euro 2024. Mattia Zaccagni's stunning goal in stoppage time shattered Croatian dreams and left the reigning champions on the brink of elimination.
Croatia, who entered the match needing a win to qualify, dominated the early exchanges, creating several chances but failing to find the back of the net. As the match progressed, Italy grew into the game and began to control possession, but the Croatian defense held firm.
However, in a cruel twist of fate, Zaccagni popped up in the dying moments of the match to tap in a rebound from a corner kick. The goal sent shockwaves through the stadium and sparked wild celebrations from the Italian players and fans.
Italy's dramatic comeback victory leaves them second in Group B behind Spain, while Croatia's hopes of advancing are all but over. The result sends Italy into the knockout stages with renewed confidence, while Croatia must now face an uphill battle to progress as one of the four best third-placed teams.
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