Italy's dramatic late goal sends them to Euro 2024 knockouts
- Italy secures a last-second draw against Croatia to advance to the Euro 2024 knockouts.
- Lazio's Mattia Zaccani scores a crucial goal for Italy in stoppage time, ensuring their qualification.
- Italy's thrilling finish against Croatia results in a dramatic advancement in the tournament.
In Euro 2024 action, Italy secured a spot in the knockout stage with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Croatia. Lazio's Mattia Zaccagni's late equalizer salvaged a crucial point for the Azzurri, countering Luka Modrić's goal for Croatia. Italy's qualification sets up a clash with Switzerland in the next round, showcasing a resilient performance from the defending champions. The match featured intense moments and remarkable saves from both goalkeepers, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Dominik Livaković. Meanwhile, Spain maintained their perfect record in the group stage with a narrow 1-0 victory over Albania. Despite making significant changes to their lineup, La Roja managed to secure the win, ensuring they finished at the top of Group B. Coach Luis de la Fuente's decision to rotate the squad paid off as Spain extended their winning streak at the Euros. The victory over Albania marked Spain's third consecutive win in the tournament, a feat they last achieved in 2008 when they went on to win the championship. Looking ahead, Italy will face Switzerland in the knockout stage, while Spain's dominant performance sets them up for a strong campaign in the latter stages of the competition. The Euro 2024 matches have provided fans with thrilling moments and unexpected outcomes, showcasing the competitive spirit of the participating teams. As the tournament progresses, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate more exciting matchups and standout performances from the top European nations.