Slovan from Bratislava celebrated victory in Mostar, Zrinjski lacked courage

(Patria) - Footballers of Slovan from Bratislava defeated Zrinjski with a minimal 1:0 tonight in Mostar.

It was the first match of the second qualifying round of the Champions League, and Slovan gained a significant advantage since the return leg is played in Bratislava.

The man of the decision was Zuberu, who scored the only goal of the match, and the general conclusion is that the champion of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be far braver and more decisive in European matches. They got away with it against Urartu, but whether they will now, we will find out in the return leg in Bratislava next week.

Zrinjski was somewhat better in the opening minutes and threatened first. In the 12th minute, Čanađija masterfully finds Ćuže, but his shot from 7-8 meters at an angle goes high over the goal.

In the 17th minute, Čanađija threatens again, Borjan saves, but Zrinjski's midfielder was certainly offside...

The first dangerous attack by Slovan was seen in the 26th minute. The ball went towards Čavrić, but he failed to reach it and shoot.

Five minutes later, Lovato crosses, and Zuberu heads the ball a meter above the crossbar of Zrinjski's goal.

It was dangerous in front of the goal of the BiH champion in the second minute of the second half. Čavrić broke through well on the right side and sharply crossed into the six-yard box, but Zrinjski's defense managed to clear the ball.

Slovan crowned their better play in the second half in the 53rd minute. Zuberu jumped excellently after a cross from a free kick and beat Marić for 0:1.

In the 63rd minute, Ćuže missed a colossal opportunity. He received a ball very close to the goal, but then shot wide of the post. He was also selfish because Kiš was completely alone...

In the 70th minute, Kiš heads superbly from Čanađija's cross, but Borjan shows how good a goalkeeper he is and catches that ball.

In the 79th minute, the Plemići had no luck. Ćorluka passed brilliantly after a pass from Kiš, but in the end hits the post!

In the finish, Abubakari shot incredibly hard from almost 30 meters, but Marić somehow stops it.

Champions League, 2nd qualifying round:

Zrinjski – Slovan 0:1 (Zuberu 53’)

Stadium Pod Bijelim brijegom. Attendance: 5,500. Referee: Bram Van Driessche (Belgium).

Zrinjski: Marić, Memija, Barišić, Senić (from 46. Jakovljević), Ćorluka, Čanađija, Stanić (from 64. Kožulj), Ivančić (from 64. Bilbija), Tičinović (from 64. Jukić), Ćuže (from 84. Malekunišuć), Kiš.

Slovan: Borjan, Lovat, Bajrić, Kashia, Pauschek, Kankava, Savvidis, Tolić (Abubakari), Zuberu (Wimmer), Barseghyan (Lichy) and Čavrić (Zmrhal).