A goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time puts Italy into the Euro 2024 play-offs

In the early stages of the match, Croatia demonstrated the seriousness of their intentions, but Gianluigi Donnarumma's incredible save from Luka Sucic's long-range strike in an elegant leap set the tone.

However, after that, Italy's national team took more control of the ball in the first half, with Dominik Livakovic making several saves to prevent Croatia from conceding a fatal goal.

Everything changed in the second half. In the 54th minute of the match, Davide Frattesi handled the ball in the penalty area, granting Croatia a penalty. However, legendary Luka Modric failed to outwit Gianluigi Donnarumma.

One minute later, Luka Modric finally opened the scoring in the match. The Real Madrid veteran was first to the rebound after another save by Donnarumma and struck into the top corner.

Luka Modric became the oldest goalscorer in the history of European Championships at 38 years and 289 days.

But in the eighth minute of stoppage time, a beautiful strike from Mattia Zaccagni nullified all of Croatia's efforts. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Thanks to this result, Italy finishes second in Group B, while Croatia with 2 points settles for third place, almost certain to be eliminated from the tournament.

In the round of 16, Italy will face Switzerland.

Euro 2024 Championship. Group Stage. Matchday 3

Croatia 1-1 Italy
Goals: Modric, 55 – Zaccagni, 90+8

In a parallel match that held no competitive significance for the Spanish national team, they managed to defeat Albania with a minimal score.

Spain fielded a reserve squad, yet it proved sufficient to secure three points. After an excellent through pass from Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres scored a perfect goal under the crossbar.

Albania, with 1 point, finishes last in the group. Spain has already secured first place.

Euro 2024 Championship. Group Stage. Matchday 3

Albania 0-1 Spain
Goal: Ferran Torres, 13`