Albania equalizes with Croatia in the final, Italy rejoices

HAMBURG. Pyrotechnic draw between Croatia and Albania at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg in the first match of the second day for Group B at Euro2024. A result (2-2) that also makes Spain and Italy happy in view of the clash tomorrow evening at 9pm which at this point, with a victory for one of the two teams, could already define first place in the group. Petkovic at the center of the attack is the main novelty of Dalic’s eleven who also launches Perisic in the unusual position of low left winger. Compared to the match against Italy, Sylvinho confirms Asani and Bajrami among the four offensive players and inserts the new players Manaj and Laci. Successful moves for the Albania coach who immediately reaped the dividends: at the first useful opportunity, in the 11th minute, Asani brushed the cross from the midfield and Laci cut through the defense and beat Livakovic with a winning header. It’s a very convincing start from the Eagles who don’t let CROATIA play with pace and intensity. A low attempt by Brozovic ends at the back, a header by Petkovic goes high over the crossbar while shortly after the half hour Inter player Asllani calls on Livakovic to make a great save. Before the break another unrealistic attempt by Brozovic and a header by Manaj blocked by the goalkeeper.