Nedim Bajrami Sets Record With Fastest Goal In European Championship History Against Italy
Nedim Bajrami scored the fastest goal in European Championship history as Albania made a stunning start to their Group B clash with Italy on Saturday. Just 23 seconds into the teams' first game at Euro 2024, Bajrami capitalised on a poor throw-in from Italy left-back Federico Dimarco before powering his shot inside Gianluigi Donnarumma's near post.
The strike, which was just Albania's second at the Euros, was officially timed as the fastest after kick-off in the competition's 64-year history. However, Albania's lead lasted just 10 minutes as Alessandro Bastoni equalised, the Inter centre-back heading Lorenzo Pellegrini's cross home at the far post.
Within another six minutes, Albania were behind as Nicolo Barella lashed home from range to put the Azzurri on top.
1 - Nedim Bajrami's goal after 23 seconds for Albania against Italy is the fastest goal ever scored at the UEFA European Championship finals. Lightning. #EURO2024 #ITAALB pic.twitter.com/RZLXWrwpy7
— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) June 15, 2024
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