Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c255qqzg5yeo

Euro 2024: Albania joy as Croatia's golden era on brink

Albania celebrated a vital 1-0 win over Croatia in their Euro 2024 qualifier, leaving Croatia's golden generation teetering on the brink of missing out on next year's tournament. The victory puts Albania in a strong position to qualify, while Croatia, who have reached the last two World Cup semi-finals and finished third in the last World Cup, are now in danger of missing out on Euro 2024. The match was decided by a first-half penalty, which was converted by Armando Broja. Despite Croatia dominating possession, they were unable to find a way past Albania's resolute defence. The result is a huge blow to Croatia's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024. They now face a difficult task of needing to win their remaining group games and hoping for other results to go their way. Albania, meanwhile, are in a commanding position in Group I, and are one point away from securing qualification for the European Championships.

Summary

"Albania's victory over Croatia is a major setback for the Croatian team, who are now facing a difficult fight to qualify for Euro 2024. Albania are in a strong position to qualify, and are one point away from sealing their place in the tournament."

Updated at: 06.21.2024

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Euro 2024: Albania joy as Croatia's golden era on brink

Albania have shown they did not come to Euro 2024 to make up the numbers after a dramatic draw left Croatia's golden generation of players on the brink of an early exit.