In an epic showdown that had us all on the edge of our seats, Mattia Zaccagni became Italy's hero with a jaw-dropping 98th-minute equalizer! 🇮🇹🙌 The defending champs clinched their spot in Euro 2024's last 16 after a nail-biting 1-1 draw against Croatia.
Luka Modric, the maestro himself, gave Croatia the lead at the 55-minute mark, just after missing a penalty. Talk about drama! 😱 It looked like Croatia was set to rain on Italy's parade.
But hold up! Late substitute Zaccagni had other plans. With seconds ticking away, he bent a sensational shot past Dominik Livakovic, nestling it into the far corner. Absolute scenes! 🎯🔥
Croatia's tournament hopes are now hanging by a thread, while Italy marches on. Football, eh? It's not over till it's over! 🕺⚽
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Zaccagni stunner sends Italy through, Spain keep perfect record
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