Albania scored a dramatic time equalizer to deny Croatia a victory, severely denting the 2018 World Cup finalists’ hopes of advancing to Euro 2024. Klaus Gjasula’s 95th-minute goal secured a 2-2 draw, thrilling Albanian supporters.
Albania took an early lead through Qzim Laci’s 11th-minute strike and defended resolutely for over an hour. However, Croatia’s Andrej Kramaric equalized, and Luka Sucic’s deflected shot off Gjasula gave Croatia the lead. Gjasula’s late goal, however, earned Albania a vital point.
The result means Croatia must defeat defending champions Italy in their final Group B match to have a chance of progressing. Albania faces a challenging next game against Spain but will cherish this memorable performance.
The match highlighted Albania’s fearless display, energizing their fans and showcasing their determination. For Croatia, the game raised concerns about their aging squad’s ability to keep up with younger, faster opponents, signaling a possible end of an era for some of their veteran players
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