In a thrilling match, Albania’s Nedim Bajrami made history as he shocked Italy by scoring the fastest goal ever at a European Championship, finding the net after just 23 seconds. However, Italy demonstrated their resilience and football prowess by responding with two goals of their own, courtesy of Bastoni and Barella, within the next 16 minutes.
Italy has a proud history in the European Championship, having won the title as hosts in 1968, their first-ever qualification for the tournament. They continued to showcase their prowess by finishing as runners-up in 2000 and 2012, and ultimately lifted their second European Championship trophy at Euro 2020.
On the other hand, Albania has been steadily making their mark on the European football scene, qualifying for the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and earning their place once again in the upcoming 2024 tournament.
The match between Italy and Albania showcased the passion and talent that both teams bring to the pitch, with Albania’s swift strike and Italy’s determined comeback. Football enthusiasts can relive the excitement by watching the match highlights in the video below.
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