Albania Stuns Croatia with Late Equalizer in Euro Qualifier

Croatia's World Cup Hopes Dented

Albania pulled off a stunning upset on Thursday, scoring a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to deny Croatia a crucial victory in their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier. The result severely dents Croatia's hopes of reaching the final tournament, while boosting Albania's chances of advancing from Group E.

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Late Croatian Pressure

Croatia, the 2018 World Cup finalists, dominated the match for long stretches and looked set to take all three points when they opened the scoring with an own goal by Albanian defender Klaus Gjasula in the second half. However, Albania refused to be deterred and pressed for an equalizer throughout the closing stages.

Their efforts were rewarded in the final seconds of the المباراة when substitute Armando Broja fired home a thunderous strike from the edge of the box to earn Albania a precious point.