Nedim Bajrami rattles Italy to score Albania's first ever opener in a major tournament
Albania earns a 1-1 draw against Italy with a first-minute opener by Nedim Bajrami
Bajrami's goal was Albania's first-ever goal in a major tournament
Tirana, Albania - Albania's Nedim Bajrami rattled Italy briefly with Albania's first-minute opener, but the Azzurri fought back to earn a 1-1 draw in their UEFA EURO 2024 Group A match on Saturday.
Bajrami's goal was Albania's first-ever goal in a major tournament, and it gave the underdogs a shock lead in front of a partisan crowd in Tirana.
However, Italy responded well to the setback and drew level through Lorenzo Insigne's penalty in the 28th minute.
Both teams had chances to win the game in the second half, but neither side could find a winner.
The draw leaves Albania in third place in Group A, behind Italy and Wales, while Italy remains in second place.
Albania will face Wales in their next match on Tuesday, while Italy will take on Turkey.
**Conclusion**
Albania's draw against Italy was a historic moment for the country. It was the first time that Albania had ever scored a goal in a major tournament, and it gave the team a much-needed point in their bid to qualify for the knockout stages.
While Italy will be disappointed not to have won the match, they will be pleased to have come away with a point. The Azzurri are still in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages, and they will be confident of beating Turkey in their next match.
Comments