Match report

Italy Secures 2-1 Victory Over Albania in Euro Championship

Italy
Italy
2–1
FT
Albania
Albania
Jun 15, 2024

Italy held off a valiant Albanian effort to secure a 2-1 victory in their Euro Championship match. Albania's early goal from N. Bajrami was swiftly answered by goals from A. Bastoni and N. Barella, setting the tone for the game. Despite Albania's late push, Italy managed to maintain their lead and claim the win.

Key Facts

  • • Albania opened the scoring in the first minute through N. Bajrami
  • • A. Bastoni equalized for Italy in the 11th minute, assisted by L. Pellegrini
  • • N. Barella scored the winning goal for Italy in the 16th minute
  • • L. Pellegrini received a yellow card for Italy in the 21st minute
  • • Italy made several substitutions, including F. Chiesa and B. Cristante, to maintain their momentum
  • • Final score: Italy 2–1 Albania

Lineups

Italy

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 2 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 23 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 5 R. Calafiori (D)
  • 3 F. Dimarco (D)
  • 7 D. Frattesi (M)
  • 8 Jorginho (M)
  • 18 N. Barella (M)
  • 14 F. Chiesa (F)
  • 9 G. Scamacca (F)
  • 10 L. Pellegrini (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 A. Cambiaso
  • 16 B. Cristante
  • 13 M. Darmian
  • 19 M. Retegui
  • 25 M. Folorunsho
  • 20 M. Zaccagni
  • 26 A. Meret
  • 17 G. Mancini
  • 12 G. Vicario
  • 6 F. Gatti
  • 11 G. Raspadori
  • 4 A. Buongiorno
  • 22 S. El Shaarawy
  • 15 R. Bellanova
  • 21 N. Fagioli

Albania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 T. Strakosha (G)
  • 4 E. Hysaj (D)
  • 5 A. Ajeti (D)
  • 6 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 3 M. Mitaj (D)
  • 20 Y. Ramadani (M)
  • 21 K. Asllani (M)
  • 9 J. Asani (M)
  • 10 N. Bajrami (M)
  • 15 T. Seferi (M)
  • 11 A. Broja (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Q. Laçi
  • 26 A. Hoxha
  • 7 R. Manaj
  • 17 E. Muçi
  • 8 K. Gjasula
  • 24 M. Kumbulla
  • 22 A. Abrashi
  • 13 E. Mihaj
  • 16 M. Berisha
  • 2 I. Balliu
  • 25 N. Aliji
  • 19 M. Daku
  • 12 E. Kastrati
  • 18 A. Ismajli
  • 1 E. Berisha

Timeline

  1. Albania
    1' Albania Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Bajrami
  2. Italy
    11' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bastoni · Assist: L. Pellegrini
  3. Italy
    16' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Barella
  4. Italy
    21' Italy Card · Yellow Card
    L. Pellegrini

    Foul

  5. Albania
    51' Albania Card · Yellow Card
    A. Broja

    Argument

  6. Albania
    68' Albania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Seferi · On: Qazim Laci
  7. Albania
    68' Albania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jasir Asani · On: A. Hoxha
  8. Albania
    74' Albania Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hoxha

    Foul

  9. Italy
    77' Italy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Chiesa · On: Andrea Cambiaso
  10. Italy
    77' Italy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Pellegrini · On: B. Cristante
  11. Albania
    77' Albania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Broja · On: R. Manaj
  12. Italy
    83' Italy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Dimarco · On: M. Darmian
  13. Italy
    83' Italy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Scamacca · On: M. Retegui
  14. Albania
    87' Albania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Bajrami · On: E. Muçi
  15. Italy
    90'+2 Italy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Barella · On: M. Folorunsho

Match Stats

Stat Italy Albania
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy 92% 84%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 8
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 809 372
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.56 0.51
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 747 313
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Italy's quick response with goals from Bastoni and Barella within 5 minutes reversed Albania's early lead, giving Italy control of the match
  • ▸ Substitutions by Italy, particularly the entry of F. Chiesa and B. Cristante, helped stabilize the team and ensure they maintained their lead through to the end