Albania's Dramatic Draw Dents Croatia's World Cup Hopes
Late Equalizer Stuns Croatian Ambition
In a thrilling encounter, WEB Albania snatched a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to deny Croatia a crucial victory. The 2018 World Cup finalists had looked set for all three points, but Albania's late heroics severely dented their hopes of reaching the tournament.
Kramaric and Budimir on Target
Croatia took an early lead through Andrej Kramaric, but Albania's Klaus Gjasula leveled the scores just minutes later. However, Nikola Budimir restored Croatia's advantage before halftime.
Albania's Resilience Shines
Despite trailing for much of the game, Albania refused to give up. Their determination paid dividends in the dying moments when they launched a swift counter-attack and secured the equalizer through an own goal.
Croatia's Missed Opportunity
The draw was a bitter blow for Croatia, who had the chance to leapfrog Slovakia into second place in Group H. With just one game remaining, their chances of qualifying for the World Cup are now in jeopardy.
Albania's Mixed Record
Albania's performance was a testament to their resilience and fighting spirit. However, their overall record against new opponents remains poor, with just one win in their last ten such matches.
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