In a match that had fans clutching their scarves until the final whistle, Italy’s Mattia Zaccagni became an instant legend with a jaw-dropping 98th-minute equalizer against Croatia. The 1-1 draw on Monday secured Italy’s spot in Euro 2024’s last 16 – but only after a rollercoaster of emotions that left everyone breathless.
Croatia’s Luka Modrić thought he’d written the script when he redeemed an earlier penalty miss with a 55th-minute strike. But Zaccagni – subbed in late as Italy’s last hope – curved a 🎯 PERFECT shot into the far corner, leaving goalkeeper Dominik Livaković rooted to the spot. Croatia now face “calculator football” to stay in the tournament.
⚡ The takeaway: Never count out the defending champs. This match had more twists than a K-drama finale – and young fans worldwide are already memeing Zaccagni’s “cold-blooded” celebration.
