Croatia and Albania draw 2-2 at Euro 2024, leaving both in difficult spot in Group B

Hamburg (Germany), Jun 19 (AP) Croatia and Albania drew 2-2 at Euro 2024 on Wednesday in the first-ever competitive match between the Balkan teams.

Croatia tried to set the pace from the start, but Albania's Qazim Laci scored first, heading in a cross from the right flank in the 11th minute.

Andrej Kramaric equalized about half an hour into the second half and an own goal by Klaus Gjasula made it 2-1 for Croatia just two minutes later.

Gjasula redeemed himself by scoring Albania's equalizer in extra-time.

The result leaves Croatia and Albania in a precarious situation in Group B after losing to Spain and Italy, respectively, in their opening matches. (AP) AYG