Euro Cup 2024: Day 6 Recap
Croatia 2 – Albania 2
Croatia delivered a much-improved second-half performance in Hamburg, but a spirited Albania pegged them back in the dying moments, resulting in a thrilling 2-2 draw in EURO 2024 Group B. The Volksparkstadion was alive with chants from both sets of passionate fans. Both teams, having lost their opening matches, knew that defeat was not an option.
Albania took the lead when Qazim Laçi nodded in Jasir Asani’s perfect cross. Croatia, momentarily stunned, increased their pressure but were repeatedly thwarted. After halftime, substitutes Mario Pašalić and Luka Sučić revitalized Croatia, leading to Andrej Kramarić’s 74th-minute equalizer. Klaus Gjasula’s own goal seemed to seal the win, but Albania’s relentless effort earned them a last-gasp equalizer, ensuring both teams shared the points.
Germany 2 – Hungary 0
Hosts Germany became the first team to reach the knockout stages of UEFA EURO 2024 with a 2-0 win over Hungary in Stuttgart, thanks to goals from Jamal Musiala and İlkay Gündoğan. Unlike their 5-1 triumph over Scotland, Germany faced a tougher challenge but managed to secure the three points, ensuring their advancement.
After an even start, Musiala became the first player to score multiple goals in this EURO, smashing in from close range to give the hosts the lead. Manuel Neuer, making his 17th EURO appearance and matching Gianluigi Buffon’s record, made a stunning save on a Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick, preserving Germany’s clean sheet and their spot in the knockout rounds.
Scotland 1 – Switzerland 1
Scotland fought hard for a crucial point against Switzerland in their UEFA EURO 2024 Group A match, keeping their hopes alive with a 1-1 draw in Cologne. Scott McTominay opened the scoring with a deflected shot off Fabian Schär, sending the Tartan Army into raptures. However, Switzerland quickly responded as Xherdan Shaqiri, making his first tournament appearance, curled a brilliant first-time effort past Angus Gunn.
Both teams battled intensely, with Scotland needing at least a draw to stay in contention. Despite injuries and near-misses, including Grant Hanley hitting the post, Scotland held on. Now, they face Hungary in their final group match, seeking advancement.
As the Euro 2024 qualifiers progress, teams continue to vie for supremacy and secure their places in the prestigious tournament. Stay tuned to GTA Today for more updates, analysis, and highlights.