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Croatia vs Italy Highlights, Euro 2024: Mattia Zaccagni Scores Late vs Croatia To Guide Italy To Euro 2024 Round Of 16
CRO vs ITA Highlights: Italy draw 1-1 against Croatia in a significant Euro 2024 Group B encounter.
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- Updated:June 25, 2024 02:39 AM IST
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UEFA Euro 2024, Croatia vs Italy Highlights: Italy ensured their European Championship title defence would continue into the knockout stage as Mattia Zaccagni's dramatic 98th-minute equaliser snatched a 1-1 draw against Croatia on Monday. Luka Modric looked to have sent Croatia into the last 16 when he became the oldest goalscorer in Euros history in the second half, but Italy substitute Zaccagni curled home in the final minute of added time to leave the Croatians on the brink of elimination. (Match Centre)
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- 02:37 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Italy have done it!Mattia Zaccagni has made it 1-1 in the final minute of the match. Italy are through and it is heartbreak for Croatia. What a turnaround. Italy were not convincing but they found the all important goal and they move to the knockout stage of the competition with Spain.
- 02:22 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Italy just not finding a wayItaly have tried it all but still no success. The finishing has just not been up to the mark and this is a huge blow to their dreams. Croatia will guarantee a Round of 16 spot with a win. Italy will have a chance but the situation can change at any moment.
- 02:16 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Italy stunnedScammaca was just inches away from finding the equaliser but no luck for Italy! A pinpoint pass from Chiesa inside the box and the ball went away without any of the Italian attackers finding a touch towards the goal.
- 02:12 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Yellow cards galoreTwo yellow cards for Croatian players and this is getting intense. Croatia are defending tightly and they are trying to hard to keep the Italian attackers in check. However, they will have to be careful that none of their players get a red card.
- 02:10 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Big chance for CroatiaA beautiful cross from Brozovic and it was a last ditch header from Bastoni that kept Croatia from making it 2-0. Dangerous time for Italy!
- 02:04 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Desperate ItalyItaly have looked good going forward but the final pass has been missing for the defending champions. They are flooding the opposition box with their passes but that one good cross has eluded them till now.
- 01:58 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: All Italy at the momentIt is all Italy at the moment and they are looking desperately for the equaliser. Couple of good attacks but the finish was not up to the mark and the Croatian goalkeeper has been exceptional tonight.
- 01:54 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Not over for ItalyIf Italy lose 0-1 against Croatia, that will not be the end of their journey in Euro 2024. They will be the third placed side in the group with 3 points and they will still have a chance of reaching the next round.
- 01:49 (IST)CSK vs LSG Live Score: Yellow for ModridThere is no keeping out Luka Modric out of this game. A heavy tackle on the Italian midfielder and Modric gets a yellow card. It has all happening now!
- 01:46 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Luka Modric scoresWhat a frantic couple of minutes! Luka Modric missed a penalty after Donnarumma pulled off a brilliant save. However, the following attack saw Modric capitalise on a rebound and he slammed the ball inside the net. Croatia are second in the group and this is bad news for Italy.
- 01:41 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Big momentA possible handball from an Italian defender and Croatia have a penalty! Huge moment in this match!
- 01:36 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Second half beginsThe second half is underway and straight away, Italy are on the attack. However, one bad pass was enough for Croatia to launch a full-blown counter-attack. However, a disappointing cross and the attack fizzles out.
- 01:19 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Half-time and it is 0-0It is half-time in the Croatia vs Italy encounter and the score is 0-0. Both teams had decent chances but the two goalkeepers were up to the challenge. While a draw is enough for Italy to book a spot for Round of 16, Croatia need to win this game.
- 01:08 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: In the other matchIn the other Group B match that is happening simultaneously, Spain have taken the lead against Albania thanks to an early goal from Ferran Torres.
- 01:04 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Chances on both endsTwo great chances but two equally great saves. A brilliant save from the Croatian keeper kept a header from Bastoni out of the goal. On the other hand, Donnarumma was up to the challenge once again as he saved a powerful shot from Luka Modric.
- 00:55 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Yellow cardYellow card for Sucic and a rather unnecessary one. Italy have been dominating the midfield battle and that has led to some frustration among the Croatian attackers.
- 00:49 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: End to end stuffThis has been a game with end-to-end action as both sides look desperate to find that first goal. This match is very important in the race for Round of 16 spots and the first goal can play a massive role in deciding who will have the upper hand.
- 00:43 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Italian attackCroatia got the first couple of attacks but Italy are not going to lag behind. The flanks have been quite active for Italy till now and they are trying to provide the perfect cross into the box.
- 00:36 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Brilliant saveAn early save from Donnarumma and this is going to be tricky. Sucic went for the spectacular as he took a shot from outside the box. It looked quite harmless before swerving a bit at the last moment but the Italian goalkeeper was wary of the danger.
- 00:32 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Match is underwayThe match between Italy and Croatia is underway. Both teams have made some changes to their playing XI and an attacking approach from both of them to begin the match.
- 00:26 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Time for the national anthemsThe two teams are out in the middle and it is time for the national anthems. We are just minutes away from the start of this extremely crucial encounter.
- 00:22 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: ITA look to bounce backDefending champions Italy were completely outplayed by Spain in the previous encounter and this will be an extremely interesting match for them. Although they have struggled to perform till now, Croatia are no pushovers.
- 00:12 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Qualification scenariosSpain are through to the round of 16 as group winners.Italy will be through to the Round of 16 as group runners-up if they avoid defeat against Croatia. Italy will be unable to reach the Round of 16 if they lose and Albania beat Spain. Albania will be through to the Round of 16 as group runners-up if they beat Spain and Croatia beat Italy providing Albania finish ahead of Croatia on overall goal difference or then overall goals scored, or then disciplinary points, or then European Qualifiers rankings.Albania will be unable to reach the Round of 16 if they lose, or if they draw and Croatia beat Italy. Croatia will be through to the Round of 16 as group runners-up if they beat Italy and Albania do not beat Spain (if Albania also win, Croatia and Albania will be split for second and third place by the above criteria). Croatia will be unable to reach the Round of 16 if they lose, or if they draw and Albania avoid defeat.
- 00:05 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: CRO starting XI
Mario Pašalić and Sučić start for Croatia#EURO2024 | #CROITA pic.twitter.com/BZXFIacmeV
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 24, 2024 - 23:56 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: ITA Starting XI
Retegui leads the attack#EURO2024 | #CROITA pic.twitter.com/JNrxHdwXKa
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 24, 2024 - 23:47 (IST)Croatia vs Italy LIVE: Hello and welcomeWelcome to the live coverage of the Euro 2024 Group B encounter between Italy and Croatia. A Round of 16 spot still up for grabs in this group with Spain booking their berth. This match's result can prove to be crucial in that race.
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