In a thrilling turn of events, Mattia Zaccagni delivered a last-gasp equalizer in the 98th minute, ensuring that Italy, the defending champions, secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024. The match against Croatia was a rollercoaster, with tensions running high until the very end.
The Italian squad found themselves trailing after Luka Modric netted a decisive goal in the 55th minute, following a missed penalty attempt that had Croatia feeling optimistic about their progression. However, the drama was far from over. Late substitute Zaccagni stepped up to the challenge, bending a stunning finish past Dominik Livakovic into the far corner, leaving Croatian fans and players despairing as the match settled at a 1-1 draw.
While Italy celebrated their hard-fought advancement, Spain continued to impress by maintaining a perfect record in the tournament so far. Their consistent performance underscores their reputation as one of the top contenders, keeping fans excited for the upcoming matches.
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Zaccagni stunner sends Italy through, Spain keep perfect record
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