Match report

Dinamo Zagreb Defeats Qarabag 3-0 in UEFA Champions League

Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
3–0
FT
Qarabag
Qarabag
Aug 20, 2024

In a dominant display, Dinamo Zagreb defeated Qarabag 3-0 to secure an important victory in the UEFA Champions League. Goals from M. Pjaca and two from S. Kulenovic ensured that the Croatian team took control of their group match. Despite early substitutions and yellow cards for some players, Dinamo's offensive prowess was evident throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 Qarabag (UEFA Champions League)
  • • Goals scored by M. Pjaca at minute 29 and S. Kulenovic twice, at minutes 75 and 80.
  • • S. Ristovski substituted early in the game at minute 21 for T. Ogiwara
  • • Three yellow cards issued: two to Dinamo Zagreb players P. Sucic (minute 56) and S. Kulenovic (minute 69), one to Qarabag's J. Romao (minute 62).

Lineups

Dinamo Zagreb

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 33 I. Nevistić (G)
  • 22 S. Ristovski (D)
  • 28 K. Théophile-Catherine (D)
  • 13 S. Mmaee (D)
  • 18 R. Pierre-Gabriel (D)
  • 27 J. Mišić (M)
  • 20 M. Pjaca (M)
  • 25 P. Sučić (M)
  • 10 M. Baturina (M)
  • 11 A. Hoxha (M)
  • 9 B. Petković (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 T. Ogiwara
  • 6 M. Bernauer
  • 17 S. Kulenović
  • 30 M. Rog
  • 19 J. Córdoba
  • 8 L. Kačavenda
  • 36 L. Vrbančić
  • 66 B. Pavić
  • 77 D. Špikić
  • 4 Raúl Torrente
  • 1 D. Zagorac
  • 23 I. Filipović

Qarabag

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 97 F. Buntić (G)
  • 2 Matheus Silva (D)
  • 13 B. Mustafazadə (D)
  • 81 K. Medina (D)
  • 44 E. Cəfərquliyev (D)
  • 6 Júlio Romão (M)
  • 66 Patrick Andrade (M)
  • 15 Leandro Andrade (M)
  • 7 Y. Benzia (M)
  • 10 A. Zoubir (M)
  • 18 Juninho (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 T. Bayramov
  • 20 R. Almeyda
  • 19 R. Xhixha
  • 30 A. Hüseynov
  • 24 A. Isaev
  • 99 M. Kochalski
  • 22 M. Qurbanlı
  • 17 H. Keyta
  • 55 B. Hüseynov
  • 12 S. Məmmədzadə
  • 90 N. Axundzadə

Timeline

  1. Dinamo Zagreb
    21' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Ristovski · On: T. Ogiwara
  2. Dinamo Zagreb
    29' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pjaca
  3. Dinamo Zagreb
    56' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    P. Sucic

    Foul

  4. Qarabag
    62' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    J. Romao

    Foul

  5. Dinamo Zagreb
    63' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pjaca · On: Maxime Bernauer
  6. Dinamo Zagreb
    63' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Hoxha · On: S. Kulenovic
  7. Dinamo Zagreb
    69' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    S. Kulenovic

    Persistent fouling

  8. Qarabag
    74' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leandro Andrade · On: T. Bayramov
  9. Dinamo Zagreb
    75' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kulenovic · Assist: M. Baturina
  10. Dinamo Zagreb
    77' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Sucic · On: M. Rog
  11. Dinamo Zagreb
    77' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Petković · On: J. Córdoba
  12. Dinamo Zagreb
    80' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kulenovic

Match Stats

Stat Dinamo Zagreb Qarabag
Fouls 18 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 18
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 345 449
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 9 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 10
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 272 386
Shots Inside Box 14 10
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 6 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Pjaca's goal at minute 29 set the tone for Dinamo Zagreb, giving them a crucial lead early in the second half.
  • ▸ S. Kulenovic scored two goals within five minutes (75 and 80) to seal the victory for Dinamo Zagreb.