Italy is drawing against Albania (1-1) in its debut at Euro 2024. Nedim Bajrami put the Balkans ahead after 23 seconds of play, taking advantage of a blunder by Dimarco on a throw-in. In this way, the Sassuolo midfielder scored the fastest goal in the history of the competition. Shortly after, Alessandro Bastoni equalized the match with a header. The current champions, who are beginning the defense of their title in Dortmund, face Albania, a team that started as a victim on paper, but that qualified for the Euro Cup as the leader of its group and that seeks to cause the first surprise of the competition.
Bastoni finishes very well with a header at the far post
The Italy centre-back spectacularly finished off a ball to the far post and achieved Italy’s equaliser. Error by the Albanian defense and goalkeeper. Great cross from Pellegrini and the equalizer came in Dortmund.
ITALY GOAL
Bastoni ties.
Albania’s goal
Chain of errors in Italy and goal from Albania 22 seconds into the game.
The earliest goal in a European Championship final phase
The match faces Albania, which has broken a record in the Euro Cups.
Albania scores just after 22 seconds of play
Tremendous mistake by Dimarco, who sent a throw-in into his own area. Bajrami found the ball and shot hard against Bastoni’s passivity. The surprise springs in Dortmund.
ALBANIA GOAL
Bajrami goal.
Italy-Albania begins
Italy is a favorite against Albania, although the Albanian team is quite competitive. Italy cannot be trusted. Spalleti’s men lack some punch in attack.
Albanian majority in the stands
Dortmund hosts a peculiar match between Italy and Albania. A large majority of Albanian players play in Italy and there has been a lot of relationship between both countries. Albanians are the majority.
Broja, an interesting striker from Albania
Broja, 1.91 meters tall, is one of Albania’s best forwards. He has played for Fulham and, despite his height, he is fast and vertical.
Italy prepares for its premiere
Italy is the current European champion and is Spain’s rival in this Group B where the Spanish team commands respect.
Italy, a team without big names, but competitive
It is worth remembering that Italy is the current champion of the Euro Cup. It is a team without big names, but it has a lot of pride and a lot of history. A quite competitive team.
Albania lineup
This is the starting team that Sylvinho presents at Signal Iduna Park.
Italy lineup
This is Luciano Spalletti’s eleven for tonight’s game.
Welcome to the live!
Welcome to the live match between Italy and Albania, a match corresponding to the first day of the group stage of Euro 2024. Both teams share Group B with Spain, which a few hours earlier beat Croatia (3-0), in what was a great presentation by Luis de la Fuente’s team in the continental competition.
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