Match report

Slovan Bratislava and Zrinjski Draw 2-2 in UEFA Champions League

Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
2–2
FT
Zrinjski
Zrinjski
Aug 1, 2023

In an intense UEFA Champions League clash, Slovan Bratislava held off a resilient comeback from Zrinjski to secure a 2-2 draw at home. A. Cavric and Sharani Zuberu scored for the hosts in the first half, but Hrvoje Barisić and A. Ivancic leveled the score late in the game.

Key Facts

  • A. Cavric opened the scoring for Slovan Bratislava in the 5th minute with an assist from J. Kucka.
  • Sharani Zuberu added to the lead at the 66-minute mark, setting up A. Cavric once again.
  • Hrvoje Barisić pulled one back for Zrinjski in the 75th minute, assisted by Tomislav Kiš.
  • A. Ivancic scored a last-minute equalizer for Zrinjski with added time to ensure a draw.

Lineups

Slovan Bratislava

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 82 M. Borjan (G)
  • 25 L. Pauschek (D)
  • 4 G. Kashia (D)
  • 12 K. Bajrič (D)
  • 36 Lucas Lovat (D)
  • 33 J. Kucka (M)
  • 88 K. Savvidīs (M)
  • 20 J. Kankava (M)
  • 23 S. Zuberu (F)
  • 77 A. Čavrić (F)
  • 7 V. Weiss (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 N. Marcelli
  • 11 T. Barseghyan
  • 15 M. Abubakari
  • 8 J. Zmrhal
  • 5 R. Križan
  • 27 M. Vojtko
  • 28 C. Blackman
  • 35 A. Hrdina
  • 31 M. Trnovský
  • 6 K. Wimmer
  • 26 F. Lichý
  • 24 M. Tolić

Zrinjski

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Marić (G)
  • 6 J. Ćorluka (D)
  • 27 S. Jakovljević (D)
  • 4 H. Barišić (D)
  • 50 K. Memija (D)
  • 5 D. Čanađija (M)
  • 23 M. Stanić (M)
  • 93 Z. Kožulj (M)
  • 25 M. Ćuže (F)
  • 99 N. Bilbija (F)
  • 91 M. Tičinović (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 T. Kiš
  • 20 A. Ivančić
  • 7 I. Jukić
  • 17 M. Malekinušić
  • 8 D. Zlomislić
  • 12 A. Soldo
  • 55 O. Niron
  • 95 M. Senić
  • 9 F. Sabljić
  • 44 I. Batarelo
  • 19 T. Ramić
  • 2 L. Marin

Timeline

  1. Slovan Bratislava
    5' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Čavrić · Assist: J. Kucka
  2. Zrinjski
    11' Zrinjski Card · Yellow Card
    Kerim Memija

    Foul

  3. Zrinjski
    46' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Kožulj · On: Tomislav Kiš
  4. Zrinjski
    46' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mato Stanić · On: A. Ivancic
  5. Zrinjski
    54' Zrinjski Card · Yellow Card
    Hrvoje Barišić

    Argument

  6. Zrinjski
    58' Zrinjski Card · Yellow Card
    N. Bilbija

    Foul

  7. Zrinjski
    65' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Tičinović · On: I. Jukić
  8. Zrinjski
    65' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ćuže · On: M. Malekinušić
  9. Slovan Bratislava
    66' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal Goal
    Sharani Zuberu · Assist: A. Čavrić
  10. Zrinjski
    71' Zrinjski Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ivancic

    Foul

  11. Zrinjski
    73' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Bilbija · On: D. Zlomislić
  12. Slovan Bratislava
    74' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    V. j. Weiss

    Foul

  13. Zrinjski
    75' Zrinjski Goal · Normal Goal
    Hrvoje Barišić · Assist: Tomislav Kiš
  14. Slovan Bratislava
    77' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sharani Zuberu · On: N. Marcelli
  15. Slovan Bratislava
    78' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. j. Weiss · On: Tigran Barseghyan
  16. Slovan Bratislava
    87' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Čavrić · On: M. Abubakari
  17. Zrinjski
    90'+3 Zrinjski Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ivancic
  18. Slovan Bratislava
    90'+4 Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kucka

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Slovan Bratislava Zrinjski
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 456 440
Yellow Cards 4 5
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 5 5
xG
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 395 378
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • Slovan Bratislava took the lead early in the match, but their defensive struggles allowed Zrinjski to level before full-time.
  • Zrinjski's determination paid off as they managed a late equalizer through A. Ivancic, securing crucial points away from home.