Albania Deny Croatia Victory With Dramatic Stoppage-Time Equaliser
Albania Celebrate Their Late Equaliser Against Croatia
Klaus Gjasula's late equaliser secured a deserved point for Albania against Croatia in UEFA EURO 2024 Group E on Wednesday.
Croatia's World Cup Hopes Dented
The result leaves Croatia's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread, while Albania keep their qualification hopes alive.
Croatia took the lead twice through Andrej Kramaric and Josip Brekalo, but Albania fought back both times, with Ermir Lenjani levelling the first time and Gjasula snatching a point at the death.
Albania's Spirited Performance Rewarded
Albania were the better team for much of the match and deserved to take something from the game.
They were well-organised in defence and dangerous on the break, and their spirit and determination were rewarded with a precious point.
Croatia's Disappointment
Croatia, on the other hand, will be disappointed with the result.
They were expected to beat Albania and will now need to win their remaining two group games against England and the Czech Republic to have any chance of progressing.
Albania's equaliser leaves Croatia's World Cup hopes in the balance. They will need to produce a much better performance in their next game against England if they are to have any chance of reaching the knockout stages.
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