2-2！ European Championship upset: FIFA equalized in the 66th count, Modric fell to the ground in despair and it was difficult to qualify

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2024-06-19 23:02Published in Liaoning

On June 19, Beijing time, the second round of the group stage of the European Cup started, and a key battle in Group B, Croatia played against Albania. Both sides lost in the first round, and this battle was a life-and-death battle for both sides. After 90 minutes of competition, the two sides shook hands 2-2 and broke out a big upset.

2-2！ European Championship upset: FIFA equalized in the 66th count, Modric fell to the ground in despair and it was difficult to qualify

In terms of world rankings, Croatia is 10th and Albania is only 66th, which is even lower than some of Asia's second-tier teams. Croatia suffered a 3-0 defeat to Spain and Albania lost 2-1 to defending champions Italy in the first round. Despite the ageing of Croatia's golden generation, Croatia still have the upper hand in terms of squad and experience. However, Albania's qualification in the European qualifiers ahead of the Czech Republic and Poland is by no means a fuel-efficient lamp, with 12 players in their squad playing in the top five leagues. Facing FIFA No. 10 in this campaign, Albania once again proved with practical actions that there is no weak brigade in Europe.

In terms of starters, the Croatian team Majer, Petkovic, and Kramaric formed a trident, Modric, Brozovic, and Kovacic partnered in the three midfielders, and the back line from left to right was Perisic, Gvardiol, Sutalo, Juranovic, and the goalkeeper was still Livakovic; On the Albanian side, Manaj charged with a single arrow, Razi played as a forward midfielder, Bayrami and Asani flew on the wings, Asllani and Ramadani partnered in the back, Mitay, Jimsitti, Ayettei and Hisaj formed the backline, and the goalkeeper was Strakosha.

In the first half, Croatia lost the goal just 10 minutes into the game. Sutalo made a mistake in clearing, Albania bombed at 45 degrees, Razi's header, Livakovic made a mistake to save and leaked the ball into the goal, Croatia fell behind 0-1. In the following waves of attacks, Albania remained pressing, and Bayramineche's shot was blocked off the line. In the 31st minute, Modric made a mistake and was hit by Albania with a high-quality counterattack, and Livakovic saved his opponent's one-on-one effort to make up for it. Throughout the first half, Croatia looked old, a little afraid of the feeling of being young, and it was a blessing to be able to hold on to the score of 0-1.

In the second half, the Croatian team took the lead in making substitutions, Susic and Pasalic came on, and in the 67th minute, they replaced Budimir to continue to strengthen the attack. In the 74th minute, Croatia counter-attacked, it was substitute Budimir who provided the assist, and Kramaric shook off the defense and fired a low shot to equalize. Just two minutes later, Kovacic kicked straight to the left, and it was Budimir's inverted triangle, Susic's shot was blocked, and the rebound hit the feet of Jasura and bounced into the goal, an own goal, Croatia scored two goals in two minutes 2-1. In stoppage time, Albania laid siege and Croatia was in danger in front of the goal.

Seeing the game enter the final moments, Croatia are one step away from three points. In the 95th minute, Jasura, who scored an own goal, completed self-redemption, Sutalo's clearance mistake missed, and Jasula scored with a low shot to complete the countdown of the equalizer. Both sides were not satisfied with 1 point, and they fought against each other, but they failed to kill, and in the end both sides scored a point 2-2 each. After the game, Kovacic fell to his knees in frustration, and Modric also fell to the ground, reluctant to get up for a long time after sitting up. This former golden generation is in a desperate situation, and only by beating Italy in the final round can they hope to qualify.

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