Dinamo Zagreb secured a confident 2-1 away victory to advance to the Champions League qualifying playoff round. The Croatian side established a comfortable lead in the first half: Kacavenda opened the scoring in the 19th minute, and Josip Misic doubled the visitors’ advantage with a stunning long-range strike in the 30th minute.
Just two minutes later, Dinamo were reduced to ten men after goalkeeper Filipovic was sent off for a last-man foul outside the penalty area. The home team capitalized on their numerical advantage in the second half, with Debelyukh pulling one back in the 56th minute. However, Dinamo defended resolutely in the closing stages to hold on for the win.
2026-27, Champions League
Kauno Zalgiris – Dinamo Z 1:2 (0:2)
Goals: Kacavenda 19 (0:1); Misic J. 30 (0:2); Debelyukh 56 (1:2)
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