Albania Shocks Defending Champions Italy in Euro 2024
Surprising Upset in Dortmund
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In a major upset, Albania stunned defending champions Italy in their opening match of the UEFA Euro 2024 at the sold-out stadium in Dortmund, Germany. The underdog Albanians put on a spirited performance, shocking the highly-favored Azzurri with a decisive victory.
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Italy, the reigning European champions, began their campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over Albania on Saturday, June 15th, 2024. However, the match was far more competitive than the scoreline suggests, as Albania matched the Italians in every aspect of the game.
Albania took the lead early in the first half through a stunning long-range strike. The Italians equalized shortly after, but Albania remained resilient and grabbed the winning goal in the second half. The result marks a historic victory for Albania and sends shockwaves through the tournament.
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