Match report
Croatia 2–2 Albania: A Thrilling Euro Championship Draw
Croatia
2–2
FT
Albania
Jun 19, 2024
Croatia and Albania battled to a 2-2 draw in an enthralling Euro Championship match. Qazim Laci put Albania ahead early on, but goals from Andrej Kramaric and an own goal by Klaus Gjasula gave Croatia the lead. However, Gjasula scored a late equalizer to secure a point for Albania.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Croatia 2–2 Albania
- • Goal by Qazim Laci for Albania at minute 11
- • Goal by Andrej Kramaric for Croatia at minute 74
- • Own goal by Klaus Gjasula for Croatia at minute 76
- • Late equalizer by Klaus Gjasula for Albania at minute 90+5
- • Yellow cards: Ivica Ivušić (Croatia), Elif Hysaj (Albania), Majlinda Daku (Albania)
Lineups
Croatia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 D. Livaković (G)
- 22 J. Juranović (D)
- 6 J. Šutalo (D)
- 4 J. Gvardiol (D)
- 14 I. Perišić (D)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 11 M. Brozović (M)
- 8 M. Kovačić (M)
- 7 L. Majer (F)
- 17 B. Petković (F)
- 9 A. Kramarić (F)
Substitutes
- 25 L. Sučić
- 15 Mario Pašalić
- 16 A. Budimir
- 26 M. Baturina
- 19 B. Sosa
- 3 M. Pongračić
- 5 M. Erlić
- 24 Marco Pašalić
- 23 I. Ivušić
- 20 M. Pjaca
- 21 D. Vida
- 2 J. Stanišić
- 12 N. Labrović
- 18 L. Ivanušec
Albania
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 T. Strakosha (G)
- 4 E. Hysaj (D)
- 5 A. Ajeti (D)
- 6 B. Djimsiti (D)
- 3 M. Mitaj (D)
- 14 Q. Laçi (M)
- 20 Y. Ramadani (M)
- 21 K. Asllani (M)
- 9 J. Asani (F)
- 7 R. Manaj (F)
- 10 N. Bajrami (F)
Substitutes
- 15 T. Seferi
- 8 K. Gjasula
- 19 M. Daku
- 26 A. Hoxha
- 11 A. Broja
- 1 E. Berisha
- 2 I. Balliu
- 18 A. Ismajli
- 13 E. Mihaj
- 17 E. Muçi
- 24 M. Kumbulla
- 22 A. Abrashi
- 16 M. Berisha
- 12 E. Kastrati
- 25 N. Aliji
Timeline
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?' Croatia Card · Yellow CardIvica Ivušić
Argument
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11' Albania Goal · Normal GoalQazim Laci · Assist: Jasir Asani
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46' Croatia subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Majer · On: L. Sucic
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46' Croatia subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Brozović · On: M. Pasalic
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64' Albania subst · Substitution 1Off: Jasir Asani · On: T. Seferi
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69' Croatia subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Petković · On: A. Budimir
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73' Albania subst · Substitution 2Off: Qazim Laci · On: Klaus Gjasula
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74' Croatia Goal · Normal GoalA. Kramaric · Assist: A. Budimir
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76' Albania Card · Yellow CardE. Hysaj
Argument
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76' Croatia Goal · Own GoalKlaus Gjasula
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84' Croatia subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Kramaric · On: M. Baturina
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84' Croatia subst · Substitution 5Off: Ivan Perišić · On: B. Sosa
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85' Albania subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Manaj · On: M. Daku
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85' Albania subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Ramadani · On: A. Hoxha
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90'+3 Albania Card · Yellow CardM. Daku
Foul
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90'+5 Albania Goal · Normal GoalKlaus Gjasula
Match Stats
| Stat | Croatia | Albania |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 79% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 15 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 634 | 311 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 7 |
| xG | 2.69 | 1.46 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 2 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 572 | 247 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 9 |
| Saves | 5 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Albania took an early lead through Qazim Laci's goal in the 11th minute, surprising Croatia and setting a strong tone for the game.
- ▸ Croatia's equalizer by Andrej Kramaric and the own goal by Klaus Gjasula turned the game in their favor, but Albania showed resilience with Gjasula's late equalizer.