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Defending champions Italy kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over underdogs Albania. In a surprising turn of events, Albania stunned the Italians by taking the lead just 23 seconds into the game, courtesy of a brilliant strike from striker Sokol Cikalleshi. This marked the fastest goal in European Championship history.

Italy struggled to break down a resolute Albanian defense for most of the first half. However, the introduction of Lorenzo Pellegrini in the second half sparked a change in momentum. The Italians finally found the equalizer in the 78th minute through a well-placed header from Ciro Immobile.

With the score level and time running out, Italy were awarded a penalty after a handball in the box. Jorginho stepped up confidently and converted the spot-kick to secure a narrow victory. Despite the win, the performance raises questions about Italy’s attacking efficiency and defensive vulnerabilities. Can they overcome these challenges in their upcoming matches?

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