Italy and Croatia Draw in EURO Match

High-Scoring Game Ends in Tie

Match Summary

Italy and Croatia played to a 1-1 draw in a UEFA EURO match on June 14, 2012, at the Municipal Stadium in Poznan, Poland. The match was the sixth encounter between the two teams, and the first in a major tournament since the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Italy took the lead in the 11th minute when Mario Balotelli scored a goal. Croatia equalized in the 39th minute when Ivica Olić scored a goal. Neither team was able to score in the second half, and the match ended in a tie.