Match report

Utrecht and Zrinjski Draw 0-0 in UEFA Europa League Opener

Utrecht
Utrecht
0–0
FT
Zrinjski
Zrinjski
Aug 28, 2025

Utrecht and Zrinjski faced off in a closely contested UEFA Europa League match, resulting in a goalless draw. Despite several yellow cards and numerous substitutions, neither team could break the deadlock.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Utrecht 0–0 Zrinjski
  • • Utrecht's A. Blake and S. El Karouani received yellow cards.
  • • Zrinjski's M. Sakota, N. Đurasek, and I. Savic also saw yellow.
  • • Multiple substitutions: Utrecht brought on N. Djurasek, J. Pranjic, and others; Zrinjski made numerous changes as well.

Lineups

Utrecht

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 18 G. Karacic
  • 19 M. Vranjkovic
  • 27 S. Jakovljevic
  • 55 D. Dujmovic
  • 50 K. Memija
  • 30 N. Djurasek
  • 21 I. Savic
  • 77 K. Abramovic
  • 22 J. Pranjic
  • 14 M. Sakota
  • 99 N. Bilbija

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Sutkovic
  • 40 M. Ljubic
  • 3 B. Filipovic
  • 5 I. Masic
  • 6 D. Karacic
  • 8 M. Sikanjic
  • 9 L. Mikic
  • 10 T. Kis
  • 16 M. Susic
  • 17 A. Susak
  • 23 S. Surdanovic
  • 24 D. Velkovski

Zrinjski

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Barkas
  • 24 N. Viergever
  • 16 S. El Karouani
  • 3 M. van der Hoorn
  • 2 S. Horemans
  • 21 G. Zechiel
  • 27 A. Engwanda
  • 7 V. Jensen
  • 15 A. Blake
  • 22 M. Rodriguez
  • 9 D. Min

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Brouwer
  • 33 K. Gadellaa
  • 5 K. Finnsson
  • 6 D. van den Berg
  • 8 C. Bozdogan
  • 17 E. Demircan
  • 23 N. Vesterlund
  • 26 M. Jonathans
  • 40 M. Didden
  • 46 J. van Ommeren
  • 55 D. Murkin
  • 91 S. Haller

Timeline

  1. Zrinjski
    9' Zrinjski Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sakota
  2. Zrinjski
    29' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Jensen · On: D. van den Berg
  3. Zrinjski
    47' Zrinjski Card · Yellow Card
    Neven Đurasek
  4. Utrecht
    54' Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    A. Blake
  5. Utrecht
    57' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Djurasek · On: S. Surdanovic
  6. Zrinjski
    61' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Min · On: S. Haller
  7. Utrecht
    68' Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    S. El Karouani
  8. Utrecht
    74' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Pranjic · On: B. Filipovic
  9. Utrecht
    74' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Bilbija · On: L. Mikic
  10. Zrinjski
    81' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Unknown player · On: C. Bozdogan
  11. Zrinjski
    81' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Miguel Rodríguez · On: M. Jonathans
  12. Zrinjski
    81' Zrinjski subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Blake · On: D. Murkin
  13. Utrecht
    85' Utrecht subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Sakota · On: T. Kis
  14. Utrecht
    85' Utrecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Abramovic · On: A. Susak
  15. Zrinjski
    90'+5 Zrinjski Card · Yellow Card
    I. Savic

Match Stats

Stat Utrecht Zrinjski
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 7 4
Corners 4 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 1 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Zrinjski's early yellow card to M. Sakota (9th minute) didn't disrupt their defensive solidity.
  • ▸ Utrecht's aggressive substitutions and card accumulation showed intent but couldn’t lead to a goal.