Monaco defeats Dinamo Zagreb in an exciting match
Monaco beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 in a vibrant match played at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb. The match was marked by intensity and the fight for possession, but Monaco knew how to take their chances to take the victory.
The first half was quite balanced, with both teams looking for the goal. Dinamo Zagreb had some clear chances in the first few minutes, but Monaco gradually settled into the game. Yellow cards for Salisu (22′) and Petkovic (26′) were a sign of the intensity that was being lived on the field of play.
Dinamo Zagreb took the lead in the 45th minute thanks to a goal from Sucic, assisted by Baturina. However, Monaco reacted in the second half and managed to overturn the score. First, it was Salisu who drew the game level in the 74th minute after an assist from Akliouche. Shortly after, Baturina scored the second goal for Dinamo Zagreb in the 66th minute after a pass from Rog. The decisive goal came in the 90th minute through a Zakaria penalty, which put the final 3-1 on the scoreboard.
The game was marked by a total of 7 yellow cards: 4 for Dinamo Zagreb and 3 for Monaco. Monaco dominated the possession of the ball with 62% against 38% for Dinamo Zagreb. Both teams took a large number of shots: 9 for Monaco and 7 for Dinamo Zagreb.
Monaco’s victory leaves them in a good position in the Champions League group stage, while Dinamo Zagreb will have to fight to keep their chances of qualifying.
Substitutions monaco: at minute 46 F. Balogun came in and A. Golovin went out., at minute 46 G. Ilenikhena came in and B. Embolo went out., at minute 72 E. Ben Seghir came in and Vanderson went out., at minute 72 K. Diatta came in and L. Camara went out., at minute 80 K. Ouattara came in and Caio Henrique went out.
Substitutions dinamo zagreb: at minute 63 M. Rog came in and A. Ademi went out., at minute 75 L. Kacavenda came in and M. Baturina went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Dinamo Zagreb
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Monaco
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