Match report

Croatia 1-1 Italy: Euro Championship Draws to a Standstill

Croatia
Croatia
1–1
FT
Italy
Italy
Jun 24, 2024

Croatia and Italy battled to a 1-1 draw in their Euro Championship clash, with Luka Modric scoring from the penalty spot for Croatia and Mattia Zaccagni equalizing for Italy in stoppage time. Croatia's performance was marred by several yellow cards, including one for Modric. Italy showed resilience and strength to secure the late equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Croatia vs Italy ended in a 1-1 draw at the Euro Championship
  • • Luka Modric scored the opening goal for Croatia from the penalty spot in the 55th minute
  • • Mattia Zaccagni equalized for Italy in the 90th minute of extra time
  • • Croatia received multiple yellow cards, including one for Luka Modric and Ivan Perišić
  • • Italy made several substitutions in the second half to maintain momentum

Lineups

Croatia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Livaković (G)
  • 2 J. Stanišić (D)
  • 6 J. Šutalo (D)
  • 3 M. Pongračić (D)
  • 4 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 11 M. Brozović (M)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 25 L. Sučić (F)
  • 9 A. Kramarić (F)
  • 15 Mario Pašalić (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 A. Budimir
  • 18 L. Ivanušec
  • 14 I. Perišić
  • 7 L. Majer
  • 22 J. Juranović
  • 17 B. Petković
  • 5 M. Erlić
  • 12 N. Labrović
  • 20 M. Pjaca
  • 19 B. Sosa
  • 21 D. Vida
  • 24 Marco Pašalić
  • 23 I. Ivušić
  • 26 M. Baturina

Italy

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 13 M. Darmian (D)
  • 23 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 5 R. Calafiori (D)
  • 8 Jorginho (M)
  • 2 G. Di Lorenzo (M)
  • 18 N. Barella (M)
  • 10 L. Pellegrini (M)
  • 3 F. Dimarco (M)
  • 11 G. Raspadori (F)
  • 19 M. Retegui (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 D. Frattesi
  • 14 F. Chiesa
  • 9 G. Scamacca
  • 21 N. Fagioli
  • 20 M. Zaccagni
  • 15 R. Bellanova
  • 16 B. Cristante
  • 6 F. Gatti
  • 4 A. Buongiorno
  • 25 M. Folorunsho
  • 17 G. Mancini
  • 26 A. Meret
  • 12 G. Vicario
  • 24 A. Cambiaso
  • 22 S. El Shaarawy

Timeline

  1. Croatia
    24' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Sucic

    Foul

  2. Italy
    46' Italy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Pellegrini · On: D. Frattesi
  3. Croatia
    53' Croatia Var · Penalty confirmed
    A. Kramaric
  4. Croatia
    55' Croatia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Modrić
  5. Italy
    57' Italy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Dimarco · On: F. Chiesa
  6. Croatia
    60' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Modrić

    Foul

  7. Croatia
    70' Croatia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: L. Ivanusec
  8. Croatia
    70' Croatia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Sucic · On: Ivan Perišić
  9. Croatia
    73' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ivanusec

    Time wasting

  10. Italy
    75' Italy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Raspadori · On: G. Scamacca
  11. Croatia
    78' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    Marin Pongračić

    Foul

  12. Italy
    81' Italy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Filho · On: N. Fagioli
  13. Italy
    81' Italy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Darmian · On: Mattia Zaccagni
  14. Croatia
    82' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stanisic

    Foul

  15. Italy
    90'+3 Italy Card · Yellow Card
    R. Calafiori

    Foul

  16. Italy
    90'+8 Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    Mattia Zaccagni · Assist: R. Calafiori
  17. Croatia
    90' Croatia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Kramaric · On: J. Juranovic

Match Stats

Stat Croatia Italy
Fouls 18 6
Pass Accuracy 88% 86%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 12
Corners 2 11
Total Passes 504 569
Yellow Cards 6 2
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.49 0.90
Shots off Target 0 2
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 445 490
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Croatia took the lead in the 55th minute when Luka Modric converted a penalty after a VAR review
  • ▸ Italy secured a crucial equalizer in stoppage time through Mattia Zaccagni, ensuring a hard-fought draw in their Euro Championship match