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Reaction to 1-1 draw between Croatia and Italy in Group B

LEIPZIG, Germany :Following is reaction after Croatia and Italy drew 1-1 on Monday in their Euro 2024 Group B clash in Leipzig:

Croatia's Modric wants to carry on despite Euro 2024 disappointment

LEIPZIG, Germany :Croatia captain Luka Modric said he would look to continue playing on despite his country's likely elimination from the European Championship after conceding a last-gasp goal in a 1-1 draw with Italy in their final Group B game on Monday.

Mattia Zaccagni Rescues Italy Leaving Croatia In Euro 2024 Limbo

Mattia Zaccagni's superb last-gasp strike fired Italy into the Euro 2024 knock-outs with a 1-1 draw against Croatia in a fraught Group B clash on Monday. Italy progress in second place behind winners Spain and will face Switzerland in the last 16, while Croatia are on the verge of elimination but could still progress depending on other results later in the week. With only two points it is unlikely Zlatko Dalic's side will qualify as one of the four best third-place teams but it is still possible. Croatia midfielder Luka Modric became the oldest goalscorer in the competition's history with his strike after 55 minutes, just 33 seconds after Gianluigi Donnarumma saved the 38-year-old's penalty.

Croatia vs Italy Highlights, Euro 2024: Mattia Zaccagni Scores Late vs Croatia To Guide Italy To Euro 2024 Round Of 16

UEFA Euro 2024, Croatia vs Italy Highlights: Italy ensured their European Championship title defence would continue into the knockout stage as Mattia Zaccagni's dramatic 98th-minute equaliser snatched a 1-1 draw against Croatia on Monday. Luka Modric looked to have sent Croatia into the last 16 when he became the oldest goalscorer in Euros history in the second half, but Italy substitute Zaccagni curled home in the final minute of added time to leave the Croatians on the brink of elimination. (Match Centre)