UEFA EURO 2024: Albania Make Dream Start with Historic Win
Albania Stun Italy with Lightning-Fast Goal
The Albania Euro 2024 squad has made a sensational start to the tournament, stunning Italy with a historic goal within the first 23 seconds of their opening match on Saturday.
Nedim Bajrami's Lightning Strike
Nedim Bajrami became the tournament's fastest scorer when he fired home a thunderous strike just seconds after kickoff at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Albania continued to press, creating several chances to extend their lead as they put Italy under relentless pressure.
Statistically Significant
Albania's victory marks a significant upset in the context of the tournament's history. They had never previously defeated Italy in a competitive fixture, and their lightning-fast goal is the quickest in EURO finals history.
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