Croatia 2 Albania 2 – How did Croatia let it slip? How far can Albania go? Unluckiest own goal?
Albania’s Klaus Gjasula looks on in horror as he scores an own goal that gives Croatia the lead.
“Just when it looked as though Croatia had disproved their doubters by coming from behind to beat Albania, they let it slip at the end. As against Italy in their first game, Albania scored with their first shot. Against Italy, it was after just 23 seconds. This time, it came after 11 minutes, via Qazim Laci’s header. But despite struggling in the first half, Croatia took the lead in the second half, with Andrej Kramaric equalising before an unfortunate own goal shortly after. But then Klaus Gjasula, who had scored the own goal, equalised to rescue a 2-2 draw for Albania. Both sides, with one point each and one game to play, can still reach the knockouts. …”
NY Times/The Athletic
Guardian: Klaus Gjasula strikes late after own goal to snatch Albania draw with Croatia – Jonathan Wilson