Euro 2024 got off to a dramatic start as Italy secured a comeback victory against Albania in Group B. This match witnessed a historic moment as Albania’s Nedim Bajrami netted the fastest goal in Euro history, finding the back of the net a mere 23 seconds into the game. This shatters the previous record of 67 seconds set by Russia’s Dmitri Kirichenko in 2004.
However, Italy’s resolve didn’t waver. Alessandro Bastoni restored parity for the Azzurri in the 11th minute, followed by a goal from Nicolo Barella five minutes later. Albania’s lead proved short-lived as Italy took control with a dominant display. The scoreline remained unchanged for the rest of the match, handing Italy a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
