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Ranking the Group B teams after Italy edge past Albania

Italy overcome fastest-ever goal to edge Albania

Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 on Saturday as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolò Barella ensured the defending champions made a winning start.
Jun 15, 2024, 09:20 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Italy
Albania
  • KO
  • 1
  • 11
  • 16
  • 21
  • HT
  • 51
  • 51
  • 68
  • 74
  • 77
  • 77
  • 83
  • 87
  • 90+2
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Italy 2, Albania 1.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Italy 2, Albania 1.
90'+5'
Attempt missed. Mario Mitaj (Albania) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Arbër Hoxha.
Match Stats
ITAALB
Possession
68.3%
31.768.3
31.7%
Shots on Goal
5
1
Shot Attempts
17
8
Yellow Cards
2
2
Corner Kicks
5
3
Saves
0
3