Italy Starts Euro 2024 Journey with Win Over Albania
Italy vs
Albania
In a thrilling encounter at Signal Iduna Park, Nedim Bajrami etched his name into the history books with the fastest-ever goal in European Championship history, striking within just 23 seconds to put Albania ahead against Italy.
Despite this electrifying start, Italy demonstrated resilience and skill. Alessandro Bastoni swiftly equalized in the 11th minute with an assist from Lorenzo Pellegrini, setting the stage for a gripping contest.
The drama continued as Nicolò Barella completed Italy's comeback in the 16th minute, ensuring a 2-1 victory that left fans at the edge of their seats.
Italy's coach, Spalletti, highlighted the team's need for greater decisiveness, stating, 'We saw many good things, but they need to actually take us somewhere, otherwise they are pointless.'
Looking forward, Italy will face formidable opponents, Spain on June 20, and Croatia on June 24, while Albania will battle Croatia on June 19, and Spain on June 24.