Stadion Maksimir ™
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132,
Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) In the 2nd minute of the match, Kazimir Vrebac got a very nice opportunity to score, but Vilmantas Matulas was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saúl Gentiletti in the 6th minute of play forced GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s goalkeeper Ivan Katalinić to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Avram Lupoaia made a great header on FC Žalia Giria's corner, it was just that GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s Ivan Katalinić managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 11th minute, GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s Kazimir Vrebac ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Vilmantas Matulas. Vilmantas Matulas yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Ninoslav Stipanić hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. After having played for 20 minutes, Onur Ali Semi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Žalia Giria's supporters crossed their fingers, but Onur Ali Semi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 22nd minute the ball was on its way in behind GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s goalkeeper Ivan Katalinić, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, FC Žalia Giria's Erikas Kiškunas got a free kick in the 24th minute. When Mile Šljivar came up free with the goalie in the 25th minute, the GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Mile Šljivar couldn't finish the play. With a little luck, FC Žalia Giria's Vilmantas Matulas got control of the ball when Kazimir Vrebac tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 28th minute the ball was on its way in behind GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s goalkeeper Ivan Katalinić, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Vilmantas Matulas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zachary Parzysz's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. After having played for 34 minutes, Zachary Parzysz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Zachary Parzysz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 42 minutes into the match, GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s goal looked a bit too open when Saúl Gentiletti came free, but Ivan Katalinić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 43 played minutes GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ got a freekick which was hit by Ninoslav Stipanić. The audience held their breath when Avram Lupoaia in the 45th minute of the game managed to trick the opponents defenses and fired away a shot outside the goal on the Ivan Katalinić's left hand side. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.
GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s Stanislav Miškić was substituted for Ninoslav Stipanić. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Saúl Gentiletti was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Oton Mangafić hit a great ball. Ivan Katalinić made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Saúl Gentiletti in the 58th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Saúl Gentiletti in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ivan Katalinić prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Saúl Gentiletti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ivan Katalinić having to interfere. 70 minutes into the match, GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s goal looked a bit too open when Vytautas Petkus came free, but Ivan Katalinić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vytautas Petkus in the 70th minute of play forced GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s goalkeeper Ivan Katalinić to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 73rd minute Vytautas Petkus shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ivan Katalinić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 74 minutes into the match, GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s goal looked a bit too open when Vytautas Petkus came free, but Ivan Katalinić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kelvin Coleman kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Ivan Katalinić was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Vytautas Petkus showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 82 minute of play. Zachary Parzysz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 86th match minute, GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ninoslav Baburica to maneuver through the defense. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 91st minute of the game. One of GNK Dinamo Zagreb™:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of FC Žalia Giria:s goal. Ivan Katalinić had in the 94thth minute some difficulties stopping Jack Grealish's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Vytautas Petkus might have been able to make a better finish in the 96th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ivan Katalinić. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Vytautas Petkus ran back to his position shaking his head. Thanks to some nice moves Vytautas Petkus could shoot a difficult shot in the 98th minute, which Ivan Katalinić however easily saved by the left post. Ivan Katalinić stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vytautas Petkus's shot from short distance in the 100th minute. GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.
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