The 2024 European Football Championship, Group B will usher in the third round in the early morning of June 25, with Spain facing Albania and Italy facing Croatia. After fierce competition, the magic flute played for Germany, but in the end they suffered a brutal draw, and Italy advanced as second in the group. In another game, Spain defeated Albania and won all three games in the group stage.
Croatia 1-1 Italy
Croatia participated in the European Cup as a separate team for the first time in 1996. This is the seventh time to advance to the finals. In 2000, the Netherlands and Belgium failed to pass the qualifiers. Croatia's European Cup record has always been unsatisfactory, with its best result being the quarterfinals. The Italian team is a traditional giant in Europe. This European Cup is its 11th trip to the finals. In the past 10 trips, it has won 2 championships and 2 runners-up with a brilliant record.
This game was held at the Leipzig Stadium. The Croatian team was led by head coach Dalic. They started with Sucic, Kramaric and Pisalic as a forward partner, as well as Modric, Kovacic and Gvadio. Er, Brozovic and other famous players started the game. The Italian team is led by head coach Luciano Spalletti. This game sent Retegui and Raspadori to partner the striker, as well as Dimarco, Varela, Di Lorenzo, Jorginho, Bastoni, etc. First appearance.
The referee of this game is Danny Markley of the Netherlands, and the var referee Rob Duperinck is also from the Netherlands. The two sides ended in a goalless draw in the first half. The Italian team was more aggressive with 6 shots and 2 on target, while Croatia only had 2 shots and 1 on target. In the 27th minute, Bastoni's header from close range was blocked by Livakovic, and Italy missed an excellent opportunity.
In the 54th minute, Fratesi sent a handball in the penalty area. Modric took the penalty and was saved by Donnarumma. Then Croatia quickly organized a second attack. Butimir's shot was saved, and Modric followed up with a follow-up shot. Croatia finally took a 1-0 lead. In the 90th and 8th minutes, Cani scored with a beautiful arc shot, and the Italian team tied the opponent.
The game ended in a draw, and the Italian team advanced as second in the group. Croatia is in a dangerous situation and once again suffered an absolute draw. Although the magic flute played for Germany, it turned out to be a tragic story.
Albania 0-1 Spain
Albania does not have a rich competition resume. This European Cup is only the second time to advance to the finals. It suffered repeated defeats in the early qualifiers until it qualified for the first time in 2016. The Spanish team is a traditional giant in Europe. This European Cup is the 12th time it has advanced to the finals. In the past 11 campaigns, it has won 3 championships and 1 runner-up, and reached the semi-finals of the last European Cup.
This game is played at the Dusseldorf Arena. Albania is coached by coach Sylvinho, who has Spanish nationality. This game sends Manai to lead the striker, as well as Assani, Rachi, Jimsiti, Ba Liwu and others started the game. The Spanish team is led by head coach Luis de la Fuente. This game rested many main players and sent Joselu to lead the lone forward, followed by Oyazabal, Olmer and Ferran Torres, as well as Meri. Nuno, Laporte and others started the game.
The main referee of this game is Glenn Niberg from Sweden, and the var referee is Christian Dingert of the host country Germany. In the 13th minute of the game, Olmo made a precise through ball and Ferran Torres scored with a shot, giving the Spanish team the lead. After that, Spain still had the opportunity to expand its lead, but unfortunately it was never able to break through the opponent's door.
The Spanish team defeated Albania and won 3 consecutive victories and ranked first in the group with 9 points. The opponent in the 1/8 finals has not been finalized yet. According to the rules, one of a, d, e, and f will be ranked third in the group. The Albanian team was eliminated from the bottom of the group with 1 point. It still failed to achieve a group breakthrough in its second European Cup trip, but this time the grouping was too difficult.
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