Croatia and Italy Draw in Euro Cup Group Stage Finale

WEB Italy 1-1-1 Met Croatia 0-1-2 at Leipzig Stadium

Italy Qualifies for Round of 16

In a thrilling Group B match at Leipzig Stadium, Italy and Croatia battled to a 1-1-1 draw, with both teams advancing to the knockout stage of the 2024 Euro Cup. Italy finished second in the group behind Spain, while Croatia finished third with a -3 goal difference. Italy took the lead in the first half through a stunning strike from Federico Chiesa, but Croatia equalized just before halftime courtesy of a header from Andrej Kramaric. The second half was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the winning goal.

Italy's qualification for the Round of 16 is a testament to their resilience and determination. Despite being held to a draw by Croatia, they managed to finish second in the group thanks to their superior goal difference. Croatia, on the other hand, will be disappointed to have finished third but can take solace in the fact that they reached the knockout stage for the second time in a row.

The draw between Italy and Croatia sets up an intriguing Round of 16 clash between the two teams. Italy will be looking to avenge their defeat to Croatia in the 2020 Euro Cup, while Croatia will be aiming to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2018.