At 21:00 GMT on June 19, the 2nd round of Europa League Group B matches
Republic of Croatia (1991-)
collaboration with
Albania
The team had a fierce duel and finally shook hands with 2-2. During the match, both sides had their own wonderful performances, and the situation was ups and downs.
First half: Albania takes the initiative
In the first half of the match, the Albanian team performed well and almost completely suppressed the Croatian team. Albania took the lead when Croatian goalkeeper Livakovic made a mistake in his save and gave away a goal scoring opportunity. However, Livakovic quickly adjusted his form in the following game, pouncing on a one-touch chance from the opponent to avoid the score being further increased.
Second half: Croatia's tenacious fightback
The Croatian team gradually found their way back to form at the start of the second half. In the 60th minute, Kramaric seized the opportunity in the penalty area to equalize the score. The match entered a white-hot stage, with both sides going back and forth and attacking.
Towards the end of the match, Croatian substitute Susic created an oval goal by Jasula in an attack, helping Croatia to overtake the score. However, Albania did not give up, and in the final moments of the game, Jasula equalized the score again with a brilliant attack, completing the self-redemption.
Match Summary: A close match that ended in a draw
The match ended in a 2-2 draw between Croatia and Albania. Each side had a great performance in this match. Croatia fought back tenaciously in the second half after being suppressed in the first half, while Albania showed indomitable fighting spirit and finally saved a valuable point with Jasula's equalizing goal.
Livakovic's missed tackles and key saves
: A first-half error put Croatia on the back foot, but then pouncing on a one-touch chance showed the goalkeeper's mental strength.
Kramaric's equalizing goal
: Crucial goal gives Croatia hope.
Substitute performance by Susic
: came on as a substitute and created an opponent's own goal to help his team go back on top.
Jasura's tie-breaking goal
: Completing his own redemption in the final moments to help Albania hold on to a point.
