Italy sat back and paid for it Thursday in a 1-1 draw with Croatia at the European Championship.
Andrea Pirlo gave Italy the lead with a curving free kick in the 39th minute, but Mario Mandzukic was left unmarked to equalize in the 72nd.
Having opened with a 3-1 win over Ireland, Croatia has four points in Group C. Italy has two points after its opening 1-1 draw with defending champion Spain.
In the final round of group matches on Monday, Italy faces Ireland and Croatia meets world champion Spain.
Video: Andrea Pirlo scores free kick
Video: Mandzukic Ties the Game against Italy
