Zrinjski draws with Breidablik in Mostar

(Patria) - Igor Štimac failed to achieve a victory in his debut on the HŠK Zrinjski bench.

The BiH champion drew tonight in Mostar with Breidablik (1:1) in the first match of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.

The team from Mostar avoided defeat, but will not have an advantage heading into the second leg in Iceland, writes Faktor.

The guests had a clear chance in the fifth minute. They had a three-on-one counter-attack, but Šunjić cleared the danger at the last moment.

Nine minutes later, a penalty for the guests. Mašić hit a Breidablik player with his elbow, and referee Jorgji pointed to the spot. Additionally, he showed the Zrinjski defender a yellow card.

Gunnlaugsson shot, and goalkeeper Karačić saved his attempt. However, after a VAR intervention, the penalty was retaken.

This time, Thomsen took responsibility. Karačić again saved the shot from the spot.

In the continuation of the action, he also saved Thomsen's second attempt, but he couldn't save the third. The Breidablik forward headed the ball into the net.

There were no more chances until the end of the first half.

In the second half, Štimac sent Kiš onto the field, who threatened dangerously on three occasions but couldn't find the back of the net.

However, the team from Mostar equalized in the 72nd minute. Pranjić was fouled in the penalty area, Bilbija placed the ball on the spot and scored for 1:1.

Two minutes later, there was danger in front of Zrinjski's goal. Einarsson shot, Karačić remained rooted to the spot, and the ball went wide.

Zrinjski could have won in the 89th minute when Kiš shot, but the Breidablik goalkeeper saved his attempt again.