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.
- 02:12 (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.
- 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.
- 01:19 (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.
- 01:04 (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.
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- 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.
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