The Independent
·15 June 2024
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·15 June 2024
Nedim Bajrami scored for Albania against Italy after just 23 seconds in the fastest goal in European Championship history.
The Azzurri were shocked in the first minute of their title defence at Euro 2024 in Dortmund.
Federico Dimarco took a throw-in back towards Gigi Donnarumma’s goal. But it lacked enough power to reach a teammate, with Bajrami quick to pounce.
The finish was too powerful, despite hitting the inside of the near post, with the Albania fans celebrating wildly at the Westfalenstadion.
The previous fastest goal in European Championship history was scored by Dmitri Kirichenko, who required 67 seconds to break the deadlock back in 2004.