The anthems! Bastoni sang the Italian anthem with his eyes closed, clearly focused on the 90 minutes ahead.
Team line up for photo session.
A stunning start for Albania. Nedim Bajrami (Midfielder) is only the second player to ever score for Albania at an international tournament. Italy 0 - 1 Albania
Italy are level, Alessandro Bastoni (Defender) scored. Italy 1 - 1 Albania
NICOLÒ BARELLA (Midfielder) scored 16 minutes.Italy have turned this game around within 15 minutes of going behind. Italy 2 - 1 Albania
it's an unbelievable save, because that was going in the back of the net. Strakosha's saved.
Half time verdict: The Azzurri took full control of this game after conceding so early on.
Will there be one more twist?
Barella is the fourth Italian to score in multiple EURO tournaments. Leonardo Bonucci (2016, 2020) Antonio Cassano (2004, 2012) Andrea Pirlo (2008, 2012) Nicolò Barella (2020, 2024)
The final whistle blows and defending champions Italy celebrate a winning start to their UEFA EURO 2024 campaign.
Italy's Federico Chiesa has been named Vivo Player of the Match.
Full-time verdict: Italy and Albania
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