Italy Break Croatian Hearts with Last-Minute Euro Equalizer

Zaccagni's Dramatic Goal Secures Draw

Rome, Italy - 16 June 2021

In a heart-wrenching climax to Wednesday's UEFA European Championship Group D clash, Mattia Zaccagni's stoppage-time equalizer denied Croatia a crucial victory and sent Italy through to the knockout stage.

The match seemed destined to end in a 1-0 Croatian triumph following Nikola Vlasic's 67th-minute strike. However, with just seconds remaining, Zaccagni pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area and fired home, sending shockwaves through the Croatian team and their supporters.

The result ensures that Italy, the defending champions, maintain their hopes of retaining their title. They will now face either the Czech Republic or Portugal in the last 16.

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