EURO 2024: Croatia vs Italy - 3 Things Not Seen on TV
Gigio Donnarumma raged at teammates as Italy secured a crucial draw against Croatia, with Zaccagni's late goal sparking celebrations.
Last night was a night to remember for Italy as they secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Croatia, thanks to a late goal from Mattia Zaccagni. The match was filled with intense emotions, from Gigio Donnarumma's rage at his teammates after Luka Modric's goal to Zaccagni's overwhelming joy at the final whistle.
Donnarumma, once again the Man of the Match for Italy, was unable to prevent Modric from scoring early in the second half. Despite making crucial saves, he was furious when he saw Modric easily score. The Italian keeper expressed his frustration by shouting at his teammates for not doing more to stop the Croatian legend.
The Italian coach, Spalletti, was equally passionate throughout the game. His wild celebration after Zaccagni's goal was caught on camera, but what many didn't see was his return to the pitch over 30 minutes after the game ended to acknowledge the fans who stayed behind. Spalletti emphasized the importance of showing appreciation to the fans who support the team.
Zaccagni, the hero of the night, scored his first goal for Italy at a crucial moment. His late equalizer will be remembered as one of the most iconic goals in Italy's history at a major tournament. His emotional reaction at the final whistle, embraced by his teammates, captured the significance of the moment for him and the team.
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