Italy 1-1 Croatia: UEFA Euro 2024 Group B result as Mattia Zaccagni hits a late, late equaliser to secure second spot after Luka Modric put Vatreni ahead in Leipzig

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Substitute Mattia Zaccagni struck deep into stoppage time to send Italy into the Last 16 of Euro 2024 following a dramatic 1-1 draw with Croatia in Leipzig.

Luka Modric had looked to have put the Croatians in the box seat when the 38-year-old Vatreni captain went from villain to hero in the blink of an eye, as he saw his 54th-minute penalty kick saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma but was then on-hand to turn home a rebound to send his country into ecstasy just 30 seconds later.

The Azzurri poured forward in search of the equaliser but Alessandro Bastoni headed a fine chance over the top before Zaccagni fired a wonderful finish into the far corner to save The Azzurri at the death.

The result sees Italy finish second behind Group B winners Spain while Croatia’s tally of two points and -3 goal difference means they are unlikely to finish as one of the best third-place sides. Minnows Albania end up bottom of the pool and bow out despite some memorable moments at this summer’s tournament.

The Azzurri will now meet Switzerland in the last 16 on Saturday in Berlin (17.00 BST kick off).

Italy 1-1 Croatia.

What a finish to rescue the Azzurri. Zaccagni is played in on the left side of the area and curves a lovely effort into the far corner.

Fagioli cautioned.

It's just down to whether Italy can level here, which now looks unlikely.

Calafiori booked.

Brozovic booked.

Eight minutes added.

Juranovic on.

Scamacca somehow fails to apply the finishing touch to Chiesa's low ball into the six-yard box. So close for The Azzurri.

Spain still lead Albania, so it will be La Roja and Croatia heading into the last 16 as the top two.

Italy should finish as a best third place side, but will have to wait...

Stanisic on.

Mattia Zaccagni on.

Nicolò Fagioli on.

Modric off to a big ovation, Majer on.

The Azzurri have been pushing hard since the opener but so far, they haven't made a clear-cut chance.

Pongracic booked.

Scamacca on.