Match report
Dinamo Zagreb Defeats Qarabag 2-0 in Champions League
Qarabag
0–2
FT
Dinamo Zagreb
Aug 28, 2024
Dinamo Zagreb demonstrated strong form to defeat Qarabag 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League. The game was a pivotal moment for both teams, with Dinamo's early goal by Mario Pjaca setting the tone and an own goal from Matheus Silva cementing their lead. Despite challenges, including multiple yellow cards for Qarabag and Kevin Medina being sent off late in the match, Dinamo maintained composure to secure a convincing victory.
Key Facts
- • Mario Pjaca scored the opening goal for Dinamo Zagreb at 32 minutes.
- • An own goal by Matheus Silva from Qarabag put Dinamo up 2-0.
- • Qarabag's Kevin Medina was sent off with a red card in the 88th minute after receiving his second yellow.
- • Dinamo Zagreb made several substitutions, including Maxime Bernauer and M. Rog.
Lineups
Qarabag
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 99 M. Kochalski (G)
- 2 Matheus Silva (D)
- 13 B. Mustafazadə (D)
- 81 K. Medina (D)
- 44 E. Cəfərquliyev (D)
- 66 Patrick Andrade (M)
- 6 Júlio Romão (M)
- 15 Leandro Andrade (M)
- 7 Y. Benzia (M)
- 10 A. Zoubir (M)
- 18 Juninho (F)
Substitutes
- 90 N. Axundzadə
- 27 T. Bayramov
- 24 A. Isaev
- 30 A. Hüseynov
- 17 H. Keyta
- 12 S. Məmmədzadə
- 97 F. Buntić
- 19 R. Xhixha
- 29 M. Vešović
- 20 R. Almeyda
- 55 B. Hüseynov
- 22 M. Qurbanlı
Dinamo Zagreb
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 33 I. Nevistić (G)
- 18 R. Pierre-Gabriel (D)
- 28 K. Théophile-Catherine (D)
- 13 S. Mmaee (D)
- 3 T. Ogiwara (D)
- 27 J. Mišić (M)
- 20 M. Pjaca (M)
- 25 P. Sučić (M)
- 10 M. Baturina (M)
- 9 B. Petković (F)
- 17 S. Kulenović (F)
Substitutes
- 6 M. Bernauer
- 30 M. Rog
- 19 J. Córdoba
- 77 D. Špikić
- 11 A. Hoxha
- 8 L. Kačavenda
- 23 I. Filipović
- 36 L. Vrbančić
- 4 Raúl Torrente
- 1 D. Zagorac
- 66 B. Pavić
- 7 L. Stojković
Timeline
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14' Qarabag Card · Yellow CardKevin Medina
Foul
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18' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow CardS. Mmaee
Foul
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30' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow CardT. Ogiwara
Foul
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32' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal GoalM. Pjaca · Assist: P. Sucic
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46' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Ogiwara · On: Maxime Bernauer
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53' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Own GoalMatheus Silva
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66' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Baturina · On: M. Rog
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66' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Petković · On: J. Córdoba
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69' Qarabag Card · Yellow CardPatrick Andrade
Foul
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78' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1Off: Juninho Vieira · On: Nariman Akhundzade
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78' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2Off: Leandro Andrade · On: T. Bayramov
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80' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3Off: Patrick Andrade · On: A. Isaev
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80' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Pjaca · On: D. Spikic
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84' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Pierre-Gabriel · On: A. Hoxha
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88' Qarabag Card · Yellow CardKevin Medina
Foul
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88' Qarabag Card · Red CardKevin Medina
Foul
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88' Qarabag subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Zoubir · On: H. Keyta
Match Stats
| Stat | Qarabag | Dinamo Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 74% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 419 | 317 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 359 | 236 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Mario Pjaca's goal at 32 minutes broke the deadlock for Dinamo Zagreb and provided a critical advantage.
- ▸ The own goal by Matheus Silva in the second half ensured Dinamo maintained their lead and put Qarabag under immense pressure.