Match report
Zrinjski and Lask Linz Draw 1-1 in UEFA Europa League Opener
Zrinjski
1–1
FT
Lask Linz
Aug 31, 2023
Zrinjski secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Lask Linz in their UEFA Europa League qualifier. Despite facing a barrage of yellow cards, Zrinjski capitalized on a penalty to take the lead before conceding late.
Key Facts
- • Zrinjski scored the opening goal through N. Bilbija from a penalty at 38 minutes.
- • Lask Linz equalized with a normal goal by Branko Jovičić in the 52nd minute, assisted by R. Žulj.
- • Four yellow cards were issued to Lask Linz players throughout the match: R. Žulj (21'), I. Mustapha (34'), Tobias Okiki Lawal (37').
- • Substitutions for Zrinjski included M. Malekinušić and I. Jukić in the 56th minute.
Lineups
Zrinjski
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 35 M. Marić (G)
- 6 J. Ćorluka (D)
- 4 H. Barišić (D)
- 95 M. Senić (M)
- 91 M. Tičinović (D)
- 20 A. Ivančić (M)
- 25 M. Ćuže (F)
- 5 D. Čanađija (M)
- 17 M. Malekinušić (F)
- 99 N. Bilbija (F)
- 7 I. Jukić (M)
Substitutes
- 9 F. Sabljić
- 10 T. Kiš
- 8 D. Zlomislić
- 22 A. Hrvanović
- 50 K. Memija
- 55 O. Niron
- 23 M. Stanić
- 2 L. Marin
- 19 T. Ramić
- 29 A. Prskalo
- 44 I. Batarelo
- 12 A. Soldo
Lask Linz
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 T. Lawal (G)
- 5 P. Ziereis (D)
- 16 A. Andrade (D)
- 33 F. Luckeneder (D)
- 29 F. Flecker (M)
- 30 S. Horvath (M)
- 18 B. Jovičić (M)
- 7 R. Renner (D)
- 10 R. Žulj (M)
- 23 I. Mustapha (F)
- 17 M. Usor (M)
Substitutes
- 9 M. Ljubičić
- 24 E. Havel
- 21 I. Ljubic
- 27 T. Goiginger
- 2 G. Bello
- 4 M. Talovierov
- 28 J. Siebenhandl
- 25 S. Ba
- 36 L. Jungwirth
- 11 M. Koné
Timeline
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21' Lask Linz Card · Yellow CardR. Žulj
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23' Zrinjski Card · Yellow CardN. Bilbija
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34' Lask Linz Card · Yellow CardI. Mustapha
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37' Lask Linz Card · Yellow CardTobias Okiki Lawal
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38' Zrinjski Goal · PenaltyN. Bilbija
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46' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Usor · On: M. Ljubicic
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52' Lask Linz Goal · Normal GoalBranko Jovičić · Assist: R. Žulj
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56' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Malekinušić · On: F. Sabljić
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56' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Jukić · On: Tomislav Kiš
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65' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Mustapha · On: E. Havel
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80' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ivancic · On: D. Zlomislić
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80' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Ćuže · On: A. Hrvanović
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81' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 3Off: Branko Jovičić · On: I. Ljubic
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87' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Ćorluka · On: Kerim Memija
Match Stats
| Stat | Zrinjski | Lask Linz |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 11 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Zrinjski took a crucial lead through N. Bilbija's penalty kick, setting the stage for their initial advantage.
- ▸ Lask Linz leveled the score with Branko Jovičić’s goal in the 52nd minute, turning the match into an intense deadlock.