Match report

Dinamo Zagreb Defeats Dinamo Tbilisi 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
2–0
FT
Dinamo Tbilisi
Dinamo Tbilisi
Jul 26, 2016

Dinamo Zagreb emerged victorious in their UEFA Champions League qualifier against Dinamo Tbilisi, defeating the Georgian side 2-0. E. Soudani and A. Coric were the scorers for Zagreb, securing their progression in the competition. Despite an early yellow card for Leonardo Sigali, Zagreb maintained their composure and controlled the match with notable contributions from Junior Fernandes and A. Coric.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Dinamo Zagreb 2–0 Dinamo Tbilisi
  • • Goals: E. Soudani (39'), A. Coric (42')
  • • Assists: A. Coric (1), Junior Fernandes (1)
  • • Yellow Card: Leonardo Sigali (37')
  • • Substitutions for Dinamo Zagreb: Paulo Machado (9'), A. Hodžić (63'), Á. Henríquez (74')

Lineups

Dinamo Zagreb

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 34 Eduardo (G)
  • 22 L. Sigali (D)
  • 19 J. Pivarić (D)
  • 26 F. Benković (D)
  • 10 Paulo Machado (M)
  • 8 D. Antolić (M)
  • 37 P. Stojanović (D)
  • 30 M. Rog (M)
  • 24 A. Ćorić (M)
  • 2 E. Soudani (F)
  • 15 A. Hodžić (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Fernándes
  • 5 Jonas
  • 9 Á. Henríquez
  • 23 G. Schildenfeld
  • 35 B. Sosa
  • 77 A. Mățel
  • 98 A. Šemper

Dinamo Tbilisi

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Scribe (G)
  • 5 A. Amisulashvili (D)
  • 37 Z. Tchelidze (D)
  • 3 U. Lobzhanidze (D)
  • 25 Rene (D)
  • 14 L. Parunashvili (M)
  • 31 J. Jighauri (M)
  • 7 V. Tchanturishvili (M)
  • 10 G. Papunashvili (M)
  • 13 O. Kiteishvili (M)
  • 8 V. Dvalishvili (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 N. Gelashvili
  • 19 M. Coureur
  • 6 M. Tsintsadze
  • 16 G. Tevzadze
  • 20 Mikel Álvaro
  • 21 G. Lomaia
  • 33 M. Špičić

Timeline

  1. Dinamo Zagreb
    9' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Paulo Machado · On: Junior Fernandes
  2. Dinamo Zagreb
    37' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    Leonardo Sigali
  3. Dinamo Zagreb
    39' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Soudani · Assist: A. Coric
  4. Dinamo Zagreb
    42' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Coric · Assist: Junior Fernandes
  5. Dinamo Tbilisi
    46' Dinamo Tbilisi subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Kiteishvili · On: N. Gelashvili
  6. Dinamo Tbilisi
    56' Dinamo Tbilisi subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Papunashvili · On: M. Coureur
  7. Dinamo Zagreb
    63' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Hodžić · On: Jonas de Sousa
  8. Dinamo Zagreb
    74' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Coric · On: Á. Henríquez
  9. Dinamo Tbilisi
    79' Dinamo Tbilisi subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Dvalishvili · On: M. Tsintsadze

Match Stats

Stat Dinamo Zagreb Dinamo Tbilisi
Fouls 19 14
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 3 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 8 9
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by E. Soudani in the 39th minute set the tone for Zagreb's dominance.
  • ▸ A. Coric's second goal in the 42nd minute effectively sealed the victory for Dinamo Zagreb, putting the Georgian side under immense pressure.