UEFA Europa League Gameweek 3
Malmo FF 1 - 1 FT Dinamo Zagreb
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Dion Drena Beljo 23'
45' O. Lewicki (O. Rosengren)
HT
↓ D. Beljo ↑S. Kulenovic 61'
↓ M. Zajc ↑L. Stojkovic 61'
69' ↓ S. Haksabanovic ↑A. Skogmar
↓ D. Ljubicic ↑G. Vidovic 77'
↓ M. Lisica ↑M. Bakrar 77'
82' ↓ J. Stryger ↑S. Holmquist
82' ↓ E. Ekong ↑T. Ali
↓ A. Hoxha ↑C. Varela 85'
Sergi Domínguez 90'
C. Varela (M. Bakrar) 90'
90'+3 ↓ O. Lewicki ↑A. Djuric
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Malmo FF
Goalkeepers
Melker Ellborg 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jens Stryger Larsen 
GHOST
16
Actions
16
Actions
82
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Pontus Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colin Rösler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Busanello 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Oscar Lewicki 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Hugo Bolin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenan Busuladžić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otto Rosengren 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Sead Hakšabanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Emmanuel Ekong
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Johan Dahlin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joakim Persson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Johan Karlsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrej Đurić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Olsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefano Vecchia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taha Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Skogmar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salifou Soumah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Lundbergh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Palac
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dinamo Zagreb
Goalkeepers
Ivan Nevistić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Moris Valinčić 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
10
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Sergi Domínguez 
MAGNET
140
Activity
140
Activity
129
Passes
11
Duels
Scott McKenna
MAGNET
143
Activity
143
Activity
134
Passes
9
Duels
Bruno Goda 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Josip Mišić
MAGNET
106
Activity
106
Activity
99
Passes
7
Duels
Mateo Lisica
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Dejan Ljubičić
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Miha Zajc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Arbër Hoxha
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
Dion Drena Beljo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Ivan Filipović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Niko Galešić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Perez Vinlöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Jakirović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Villar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Stojković
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Vidović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marko Soldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Mudražija
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sandro Kulenovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cardoso Varela 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Mounsef Bakrar 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
13
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2011 | Malmo FF | 2 - 0 | Dinamo Zagreb | UEFA Champions League | Swedbank Stadion |
| 08/17/2011 | Dinamo Zagreb | 4 - 1 | Malmo FF | UEFA Champions League | Stadion Maksimir |
08/23/2011
08/17/2011
Malmo FF Win
Dinamo Zagreb Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
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: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Malmo FF
Dinamo Zagreb
Malmo FF
Dinamo Zagreb
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Late Siege Rescues Dinamo in Sweden
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A 90th-minute super-sub intervention saved Dinamo Zagreb from a frustrating defeat after completely dominating the ball at Eleda Stadium.
A Smash-and-Grab First Half
The Swedes set up a highly disciplined and compact defensive block at Eleda Stadium, consciously inviting the visitors to dictate the tempo of the early exchanges. The Croatian side confidently dominated possession from the opening whistle, fluidly moving the ball side to side, but consistently found themselves frustrated by a stubborn defensive wall. Despite the visitors completely controlling the flow of the match, the Intensity shifted dramatically right on the stroke of half-time. Entirely against the run of play, Malmo FF launched a rare and incisive foray forward. O. Rosengren threaded a remarkably clever pass directly into the path of Oscar Lewicki, who finished emphatically to give the hosts a shock 1-0 lead heading into the tunnel. It was a classic smash-and-grab moment that left Dinamo Zagreb stunned despite their overwhelming territorial superiority.
The Croatian Siege
The second half immediately turned into a relentless attacking drill. The visitors virtually camped deep in Swedish territory, recording a staggering 75% possession and firing 21 total shots throughout the gruelling contest. With the Balance of play entirely tilted toward the away end, standout defenders Scott McKenna and Sergi Domínguez pushed extremely high up the pitch, expertly recycling the ball and suffocating any potential counter-attacks before they could even begin. Malmo's penalty area essentially became a shooting gallery, absorbing wave after punishing wave of pressure and conceding 10 corners in the process. Yet, the final, crucial touch was repeatedly missing for Zagreb, and it genuinely looked as though the desperate Swedish outfit might miraculously escape with an unlikely European scalp.
Super Subs Save the Day
Knowing the immense Stakes involved in their pursuit of Europa League playoff positioning, the visiting manager aggressively turned to the bench for inspiration. That calculated tactical roll of the dice paid off spectacularly in the absolute dying moments of the match. In the 90th minute, late attacking substitute M. Bakrar finally found a pocket of space and unselfishly squared the ball to fellow substitute C. Varela, who ruthlessly breached the defensive fortress to rescue a dramatic 1-1 draw. The late, deserved breakthrough successfully avoided a massive Upset and secured a vital point for the Croatians, keeping them firmly in the hunt while extending Malmo's miserable winless streak at the bottom of the continental standings.
Key Questions
Did Malmo FF deserve the late equalizer?
Actually, Dinamo Zagreb scored the 90th-minute equalizer through C. Varela. Given their staggering 21 shots and 75% possession, the Croatian side entirely deserved their late goal.
How did substitute Oscar Lewicki change the game?
Oscar Lewicki actually started the match. He was pivotal for Malmo, scoring their shock 45th-minute opener and earning an 8.3 rating for his excellent midfield shift.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Desperation Meets Ambition in Europa League Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. Malmo's disastrous European campaign requires an immediate miracle against a Dinamo side eyeing playoff security.
The Setup
This October 23 crunch match at Eleda Stadium highlights two teams on entirely divergent paths. Malmo FF are enduring a torrid continental campaign, anchored to 35th place in the standings with a miserable Form rating fueled by a five-game losing streak. They have failed to secure a single victory on home turf so far, leaving their European survival on life support. Conversely, Dinamo Zagreb sit 23rd, clinging desperately to a crucial top-24 playoff spot. Despite a modest Balance score and inconsistent recent results, the visitors possess the firepower to punish vulnerable opponents. While the overall Stakes might be considered low for the average neutral, the tension is palpable for a Swedish side desperate to restore some local pride. Adding to the intrigue is a high Stars rating generated by individual brilliance on both ends of the pitch, even when team structures fail.
Key Battle
With no specific individual duel dominating the tactical board, the defining clash will be a collective one: Malmo's heavily overworked defensive unit against Dinamo's dynamic, forward-thinking midfield runners. The hosts frequently collapse under sustained pressure, forcing goalkeeper Robin Olsen into frantic rescue missions night after night. The Swedish backline must figure out how to track late arrivals into the penalty box. If Dinamo's attackers consistently find pockets of space between the lines, it will be an exceptionally long and punishing night for the frustrated home crowd.
Our Prediction
Expect Dinamo Zagreb to dictate the tempo and control possession from the opening whistle. Malmo's shattered confidence will be evident early on, and once the visitors manage to break the initial lines of resistance, the floodgates could easily open. An away victory is the most likely outcome, a result that would solidify the Croatian side's playoff ambitions while leaving Malmo completely stranded at the bottom of the table.