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Utrecht Secures Advantage in Mostar in Thrilling Match
Mostar, August 21, 2025 – Utrecht secured a valuable away victory against Zrinjski Mostar at Stadion Bijeli Brijeg in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League play-offs. The match, officiated by Bulgarian referee Georgi Kabakov, was marked by intensity and numerous cautions, culminating in a red card for Zrinjski in stoppage time.
Utrecht took the lead in the 39th minute thanks to a penalty converted by D. Min. However, Zrinjski dominated possession with 52% compared to Utrecht’s 48%. The home side created more goal-scoring opportunities, with 12 total shots (3 on target and 3 off target) compared to Utrecht’s 11 (7 on target and 2 off target).
The match became increasingly physical, with frequent fouls leading to numerous yellow cards. Zrinjski accumulated 5 cautions and one expulsion, while Utrecht received 3 yellow cards. In the 85th minute, V. Jensen extended Utrecht’s lead with a goal assisted by G. Zechiel, solidifying the victory for the visiting team.
Zrinjski persistently sought a goal, accumulating 6 corners compared to Utrecht’s 2, but the Dutch defense remained firm. The return leg promises to be equally contested.
Substitutions utrecht: at minute 46 A. Blake came in and S. El Karouani went out., at minute 46 N. Vesterlund came in and S. Horemans went out., at minute 62 M. Jonathans came in and M. Rodriguez went out., at minute 78 D. Min came in and S. Haller went out., at minute 89 D. Murkin came in and K. Finnsson went out.
Substitutions zrinjski: at minute 56 K. Memija came in and M. Vranjkovic went out., at minute 64 J. Pranjic came in and M. Sakota went out., at minute 65 N. Bilbija came in and T. Kis went out., at minute 76 S. Jakovljevic came in and I. Masic went out., at minute 76 A. Ivancic came in and B. Filipovic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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