Perhaps the craziest match of the European Championship so far was played today between Croatia and Albania in Hamburg. The Albanians dominated the first half, Croatia came alive and turned things around in the second, but the underdogs equalized in the last moments of stoppage time and grabbed a well-deserved point, 2-2. A result that ultimately doesn’t suit either of them, as the Spaniards and Italians would benefit the most from it. Croatia must beat Gli Azzurri in the last game if they want to reach the knockout stage, while the Albanians, led by the former Arsenal fullback Silvinho, have already exceeded expectations by winning a point in the ‘Group of Death’.After scoring the fastest goal at a European Championships against Italy in their opening game (it took them just 23 seconds), Albania followed it up with another early strike, this time 11 minutes into the game, thanks to Laci’s header.##NAJAVA_MECA_8168068##The World Cup bronze medalist managed to turn the things around in the second half in just two minutes, mostly thanks to impeccable Osasuna’s striker Budimir, who assisted on both ocassions as Kramaric and Sucic netted. At that point, it seemed like the Croats will be celebrating, but after missing two huge chances in added time, Albanians finally found the back of the net thanks to Gjasula’s last-grasp effort. 🚨 GOAL: Croatia 2-2 Albania!GJASULA DRAWS ALBANIA LEVEL IN THE LAST MINUTE! 🇦🇱 pic.twitter.com/h2niuLmE1q— Euro 24 Hub (@Euro24Hub) June 19, 2024 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP – GROUP STAGEWednesdayCroatia – Albania 2-2 (0-1)/Kramaric 74, Gjasula 76 og – Laci 11, Gjasula 90+4/19.00: (1.35) Germany (4.90) Hungary (9.50)22.00: (3.70) Scotland (3.40) Switzerland (2.05)Thursday 16.00: (4.10) Slovenia (3.50) Serbia (2.00)19.00: (5.60) Denmark (3.70) England (1.65)22.00: (2.30) Spain (3.30) Italy (3.20)***odds are subject to change***
