Zrinjski expectedly eliminated from Champions League, continues competition in Europa League

(Patria) - In a match where only the second half stood out, Mostar's Zrinjski failed to advance to the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

The Plemići hosted Slovan in Mostar tonight after a 4-0 defeat in Bratislava, and it ended 2-2, reports Faktor.

Half an hour of play passed with almost no excitement, and just before the end of the first half, Zrinjski threatened twice.

Substitute Mikić crossed, and Sušić shot poorly. After that, a cross from Bilbija, Mikić caught a volley and it went just wide of the goal.

In the 62nd minute, Surdanović tried, but without any major danger to the visitors.

In the 71st minute, a big chance for Zrinjski. Cruz almost lobbed his own goalkeeper, and then Mikić failed to put the ball into the net.

A minute later, a penalty and a goal. Tolić fouled Savić, the referee rightly pointed to the spot, and Bilbija was confident.



Zrinjski scored their second goal in the 77th minute. Pranjić shot through a "forest" of legs and brought the crowd to its feet.

Just as the hosts pushed for a third goal, Slovan extinguished all their hopes. In the 80th minute, Strelec scored and it was clear the Slovaks were going through.

Seven minutes later, it was 2-2, and Strelec scored again for the visitors, capitalising on a defensive error by Zrinjski.

There were no further changes to the scoreline, and Slovan advanced to the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

Zrinjski continues their European journey with an appearance in the third qualifying round of the Europa League.