Italy 2-1 Albania: Azzurri recover from early setback to win Euro 2024 opener
Italy conceded the quickest goal in men's European Championship history, but Roberto Mancini's side recovered to beat Albania 2-1 in their Euro 2024 opener.
Nedim Bajrami put Albania ahead after just 23 seconds, but Ciro Immobile equalized for Italy just before half-time. Nicolo Barella scored the winner for the Azzurri in the second half.
The victory gives Italy a winning start to their Euro 2024 campaign, while Albania are left to rue a missed opportunity to cause an upset.
Italy began their defence of the European Championship with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Albania in their Group B opener on Sunday evening.
The Azzurri fell behind to the quickest goal in men's European Championship history when Nedim Bajrami fired Albania ahead after just 23 seconds.
However, Roberto Mancini's side showed their resilience to hit back and level through Ciro Immobile just before half-time.
Nicolo Barella then scored the winner for Italy in the second half to secure a vital three points.
The victory gives Italy a winning start to their Euro 2024 campaign, while Albania are left to rue a missed opportunity to cause an upset.
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