Match report
Slovan Bratislava Defeats Zrinjski 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Zrinjski
0–1
FT
Slovan Bratislava
Jul 25, 2023
In an intense UEFA Champions League qualifier, Slovan Bratislava secured a vital away victory over Zrinjski with a single goal from Sharani Zuberu. Despite several key substitutions and multiple yellow cards on both sides, the match remained tight until Slovan struck in the 53rd minute to take control.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Zrinjski 0-1 Slovan Bratislava
- • Goal by Sharani Zuberu for Slovan at 53 minutes
- • Yellow cards given to Tigran Barseghyan and Lucas Lovat of Slovan, as well as Dario Čanađija, Slobodan Jakovljević, and Zeljko Kožulj of Zrinjski
- • Several substitutions made by both teams: M. Seniç for Slobodan Jakovljević (Zrinjski), and M. Tolić replacing Abubakari (Slovan Bratislava)
Lineups
Zrinjski
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 35 M. Marić (G)
- 6 J. Ćorluka (D)
- 95 M. Senić (D)
- 4 H. Barišić (D)
- 50 K. Memija (D)
- 5 D. Čanađija (M)
- 23 M. Stanić (M)
- 91 M. Tičinović (M)
- 20 A. Ivančić (M)
- 25 M. Ćuže (M)
- 10 T. Kiš (F)
Substitutes
- 27 S. Jakovljević
- 7 I. Jukić
- 99 N. Bilbija
- 93 Z. Kožulj
- 17 M. Malekinušić
- 2 L. Marin
- 8 D. Zlomislić
- 9 F. Sabljić
- 19 T. Ramić
- 44 I. Batarelo
- 12 A. Soldo
- 55 O. Niron
Slovan Bratislava
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 82 M. Borjan (G)
- 25 L. Pauschek (D)
- 4 G. Kashia (D)
- 12 K. Bajrič (D)
- 36 Lucas Lovat (D)
- 88 K. Savvidīs (M)
- 20 J. Kankava (M)
- 11 T. Barseghyan (M)
- 24 M. Tolić (M)
- 23 S. Zuberu (M)
- 77 A. Čavrić (F)
Substitutes
- 15 M. Abubakari
- 26 F. Lichý
- 8 J. Zmrhal
- 6 K. Wimmer
- 5 R. Križan
- 31 M. Trnovský
- 2 S. Voet
- 27 M. Vojtko
- 18 N. Marcelli
- 35 A. Hrdina
- 3 U. Agbo
Timeline
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39' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow CardTigran Barseghyan
Foul
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45'+1 Zrinjski Card · Yellow CardDario Čanađija
Persistent fouling
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46' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Senić · On: Slobodan Jakovljević
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52' Zrinjski Card · Yellow CardSlobodan Jakovljević
Foul
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53' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal GoalSharani Zuberu · Assist: Lucas Lovat
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64' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Tičinović · On: I. Jukić
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64' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ivancic · On: N. Bilbija
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64' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 4Off: Mato Stanić · On: Z. Kožulj
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67' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Tolic · On: M. Abubakari
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67' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2Off: Tigran Barseghyan · On: F. Lichý
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77' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Čavrić · On: J. Zmrhal
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79' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow CardLucas Lovat
Foul
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83' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Ćuže · On: M. Malekinušić
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83' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 4Off: Sharani Zuberu · On: K. Wimmer
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86' Zrinjski Card · Yellow CardZ. Kožulj
Foul
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90'+1 Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow CardMilan Borjan
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Zrinjski | Slovan Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 6 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 515 | 357 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Accurate Passes | 462 | 280 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The goal by Sharani Zuberu in the 53rd minute significantly shifted momentum in favor of Slovan Bratislava, breaking down Zrinjski's defense and securing a crucial lead.
- ▸ Lucas Lovat's assist for Zuberu's goal was critical as it provided the match-winning moment that stood firm despite several late game substitutions and yellow cards.