UEFA Europa League Gameweek 2
Dinamo Zagreb 1 - 0 FT Anderlecht
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' Niko Galesic
Tristan Degreef 35'
HT
55' Josip Mišić
62' ↓ Niko Galesic ↑Moris Valincic
62' ↓ Iker Almena Horcajo ↑Dani Rodríguez
↓ Lukas Ambros ↑Tawfik Bentayeb 65'
68' ↓ Luka Stojkovic ↑Lukas Kacavenda
Marten Winkler 73'
↓ Mihajlo Cvetkovic ↑Danylo Sikan 77'
↓ Tristan Degreef ↑Adriano Bertaccini 77'
↓ Marten Winkler ↑Oliver Antman 87'
↓ Mario Stroeykens ↑Romeo Amane 87'
90'+4 Dani Rodríguez
90'+6 Dion Drena Beljo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Dinamo Zagreb
Goalkeepers
Dominik Kotarski 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Niko Galešić 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sergi Domínguez 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
82
Passes
6
Duels
Stjepan Radeljic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Perez Vinlöf 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Josip Mišić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Almena 
GHOST
12
Actions
12
Actions
62
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Luka Stojković
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Luka Ivanušec
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Arbër Hoxha 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Dion Drena Beljo 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Ivan Filipović 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Danijel Zagorac
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruno Goda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Scott McKenna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moris Valinčić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Kačavenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kirill Kravtsov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miha Zajc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Lisica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mislav Oršić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Smail Prevljak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anderlecht
Goalkeepers
Colin Coosemans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kaïs Barry
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Léo Pétrot
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
85
Passes
5
Duels
Andrew Omobamidele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oleg Reabciuk
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tristan Degreef
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Thelo Aasgaard
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
62
Passes
7
Duels
Lukáš Ambros 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Mario Stroeykens
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
78
Passes
11
Duels
Mihajlo Cvetković
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Marten Winkler
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Justin Heekeren
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ali Maamar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zoumana Keita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ludwig Augustinsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enric Llansana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Kana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romeo Amané
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cobiella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Antman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danylo Sikan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bertaccini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tawfik Bentayeb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2018 | Dinamo Zagreb | 0 - 0 | Anderlecht | UEFA Europa League | Maksimir |
| 10/04/2018 | Anderlecht | 0 - 2 | Dinamo Zagreb | UEFA Europa League | Constant Vanden Stock |
12/13/2018
10/04/2018
Dinamo Zagreb Win
Anderlecht Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -7
P: 3 GD: -8
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Dinamo Zagreb
Anderlecht
Dinamo Zagreb
Anderlecht
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Penalty Shatters Anderlecht at Stadion Maksimir
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A gritty European battle was decided by the slimmest of margins, punishing an impressive defensive display with last-gasp heartbreak.
A Wall Built Under Pressure
The European night at Stadion Maksimir promised heavy Stakes for two sides desperate to climb the early league phase table. Anderlecht controlled possession with 55% of the ball, dictating the tempo and frequently knocking on the door. Despite creating 10 total shots and forcing six direct interventions, the visitors found an immovable object between the sticks. D. Kotarski was an absolute revelation for the hosts, turning away everything thrown his way to keep his side afloat during rocky spells. On the opposite end, O. Reabciuk put on a defensive masterclass for the Belgians, effortlessly breaking up attacks and distributing possession to stall the hosts. This cautious opening phase established a rhythm where neither side wanted to blink first, setting the stage for a drawn-out tactical chess match.
The Grinding Stalemate
As the match wore on, the Balance shifted into a gritty tactical war of attrition. Both midfields continuously cancelled each other out, with the visitors completely failing to capitalize on their 107 menacing attacks. The hosts, Dinamo Zagreb, relied heavily on strict defensive structure over offensive flair, recording only three shots on target all evening despite somehow generating an expected goals tally of 1.82. Sergi Domínguez firmly anchored the Croatian backline with remarkable composure, refusing to let the Belgian attackers find clean, uncontested avenues into the penalty box. This unyielding defensive rigidity across the pitch ensured that any eventual breakthrough would inevitably require something entirely unscripted or a catastrophic loss of focus. Both sets of supporters grew increasingly anxious as golden opportunities were squandered in the final third.
Heartbreak at the Death
The Intensity spiked violently in the dying embers of stoppage time. Just as the hard-fought points seemed destined to be shared, absolute disaster struck for the exhausted visitors. A chaotic, desperate sequence in the penalty area saw Dani Rodríguez involved in a highly controversial moment that sent the official straight to the VAR monitor. The resulting verdict was a definitive hammer blow: a penalty awarded in the 90th minute. Stepping up under immense pressure in the 96th minute, Dion Drena Beljo showed nerves of absolute steel, burying the spot-kick to ruthlessly steal all three points. It was a completely crushing blow for the Belgian outfit and a massive sigh of relief for Zagreb, sending them marching upward in the league standings.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by D. Kotarski?
While Kotarski was heroic with 6 saves, it was actually Dion Drena Beljo who dramatically buried the 96th-minute penalty after VAR intervention to secure the victory.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Tactical Chess Match in Zagreb
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. With both sides struggling to find their attacking rhythm, this clash promises a gritty battle for crucial European points rather than an offensive spectacle.
The Setup
European nights at Stadion Maksimir are rarely straightforward. Dinamo Zagreb enter this second matchday sitting 17th with a single point to their name, having kept a clean sheet in their opener. The visitors, Anderlecht, are currently 22nd and desperately seeking to establish themselves just above the critical top-24 playoff line after dropping their first game. The moderate Stakes reflect the early nature of the tournament stage, but the exceptionally high Balance rating points to an intensely tight affair. A low Form indicator across the board suggests neither side is operating at peak fluidity, laying the groundwork for a highly structured, risk-averse contest.
Key Battle
With few standout individual matchups, this tie will be decided by unit cohesion. Dinamo's resilient defensive line, which refused to break in their opening fixture, faces an Anderlecht attack striving to click into gear. The visitors must find a way to dismantle a rigid Croatian shape without leaving themselves exposed on the counter.
Our Prediction
The home side hold a slight statistical edge to claim all three points, largely owing to their home-field advantage. Given the stark lack of Stars to provide a moment of solo magic, expect a cagey, low-scoring encounter. Our take is a narrow 1-0 victory for Dinamo Zagreb, grinding down their Belgian opponents through sheer defensive discipline.