Italy delivered a painful blow to Croatia on Monday night. As a result of equalizer within the eighth minute of damage time, not Croatia, however Italy grew to become second within the group. Because of this, Croatia is now nearly as good as eradicated.
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For Croatia, the duty was clear prematurely: win. Solely then did Zlatko Dalic’s staff nonetheless have an opportunity of a spot within the knockout section. A degree would even be sufficient for the Italians, as group winners Spain fulfilled their obligation and received towards Albania.
The truth that the Croats needed to win was quickly seen within the sport picture. Croatia took management in massive phases of the primary half, however needed to conclude midway by means of that the most important possibilities have been for the opponent. After twenty minutes, Mateo Retegui, who was given a beginning place for the primary time on this European Championship, had an enormous heading alternative. Nonetheless, he nodded simply huge through Josko Gvardiol’s head.
Just below ten minutes later, Croatia might be grateful to goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. He got here up with an awesome save from Alessandro Bastoni’s header from shut vary. The Croats’ largest hazard got here from the foot of 21-year-old Luka Sucic, who pressured Gianluigi Donnarumma to make a save from an awesome distance.
After the break, Croatia was helped with a penalty. Danny Makkelie initially waved away a handball from substitute Davide Frattesi, however after insistence from VAR Rob Dieperink, the ball nonetheless hit the spot. Luka Modric threatened to turn out to be a schlemiel for a second by lacking the pin, however a minute later he acquired the followers on the benches by capturing in a rebound. This made him the oldest goalscorer ever at a European Championship, at 38 years and 289 days.
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Twenty minutes earlier than the top, Feyenoord participant Luka Ivanusec got here in, whereas Ajax participant Josip Sutalo performed the complete match. Italy was clearly the higher staff within the remaining section and likewise had quite a few harmful moments, however the ball didn’t wish to go in for a very long time. For instance, when substitute and former Eredivisie participant Gianluca Scamacca simply could not slide in a cross.
Finally, Italy nonetheless took second place. Substitute Mattia Zaccagni produced the equalizer within the final minute of damage time by curling it splendidly into the highest nook. Because of this, Italy certified for the eighth finals of the European Championship and Croatia completed third with two factors. The possibility that it’ll proceed as among the best numbers three is extraordinarily small. Italy will face Switzerland within the subsequent spherical.
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Standings Group B European Championship 2024 Germany
Europa
1
Spain
3
3
0
0
5-0
+5
9
2
Italy
3
1
1
1
3-3
0
4
3
Croatia
3
0
2
1
3-6
-3
2
4
Albania
3
0
1
2
3-5
-2
1
* Present till June 25. 2024
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