Italy Break Croatian Hearts with Last-Minute Equalizer
Italy's Title Defense Continues After Dramatic Tie
Croatia's Hopes Dashed in Stoppage Time
In a thrilling and heart-stopping match, Italy snatched a late equalizer against Croatia to secure a 1-1 draw. The goal, scored by Mattia Zaccagni in the final minute of stoppage time, shattered Croatia's hopes of topping Group B and advancing to the knockout stage.
With the draw, Italy finishes second behind group winners Spain, while Croatia's tally of two points and a -3 goal difference eliminates them from the tournament. The result marks a disappointing end to Croatia's campaign, which began with an impressive 1-1 draw against Spain.
Meanwhile, Italy's title defense remains alive, as they advance to the knockout stage with a record of one win, one draw, and one loss. Despite a shaky start to the tournament, Roberto Mancini's team has shown resilience and determination, proving that they are not to be underestimated.
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