UpdatedAugust 9, 2022, 11:34 PM
FootballJosip Drmic’s Dinamo Zagreb continue their journey in the Champions League
Thanks in particular to a goal from his new Swiss striker, the reigning Croatian champion qualified for the Champions League play-offs, unlike Breel Embolo’s Monaco.
Josip Drmic makes an excellent debut with Dinamo Zagreb.
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Dinamo Zagreb are approaching the final phase of the Champions League. The reigning Croatian champion won his third qualifying round return once morest Ludogorets (4-2), at home, a week following having already won in Bulgaria (2-1). Arrived this summer at Dinamo from Norwich, Josip Drmic opened the scoring before the quarter hour mark (13th). The Swiss international striker signs a successful debut as it is his 4th goal in 7 appearances in all competitions.
In the play-offs, the last stage before the final phase, Dinamo Zagreb will face the Norwegians of FK Bodo/Glimt. The latter validated their qualification without problem by drawing an away match once morest Zalgiris Vilnius (1-1) from Aargau midfielder Oliver Buff. A largely sufficient result following their 5-0 first leg victory.
End of the dream for the Union Saint-Gilloise
On the other hand, the Monaco of Breel Embolo will have to be satisfied with the play-offs of the Europa League. Held in check by PSV Eindhoven in the Principality last Tuesday (1-1), the Monegasques lost in extra time to the Netherlands (2-3). Substitute at kick-off, the Swiss striker came into play in the 53rd minute. In the opposite camp, the Dutchman born in Aigle Luuk de Jong donned the costume of savior by scoring the winning goal in the 109th minute.
Fourth and last Swiss concerned by the 3rd qualifying round this Tuesday evening, the Bernese defender Gregory Wüthtrich was also eliminated with Sturm Graz. The Austrians lost on their lawn once morest Dinamo kyiv (1-2) and therefore failed to turn the tide following their short loss in Ukraine (0-1).
In addition, Union Saint-Gilloise, where the Vaudois midfielder with the Spanish passport Cameron Puertas plays, saw his dream shattered. Winner 2-0 of Glasgow Rangers a week ago, the astonishing 2nd of the last Belgian championship sank at Ibrox Park (0-3). The former Lausanne-Sport player, used sparingly since his arrival in January, had to settle for a few minutes at the end of the game.
(BCH)
