Albanian national team player achieved a unique milestone in the European and World Championships
Football news
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On June 19, the second round of the Euro 2024 group stage commenced. In Group B, Croatia and Albania played to a thrilling 2:2 draw.
The most notable figure in the match was Klaus Gjasula, representing the Albanian national team and Germany's Darmstadt.
The 34-year-old midfielder came on as a substitute in the 72nd minute and, in the remaining time, managed to score both an own goal and a goal for his team.
Thus, the Albanian achieved a remarkable milestone. Gjasula became the first player in the history of the European and World Championships to come off the bench and score both an own goal and a goal for the opposing team.
Both Albania and Croatia now have one point each after two rounds. In the final Group B match, Albania will face Spain.
