Great comeback against Osijek

GNK DINAMO – NK OSIJEK 2-1 (0-1)

MAXtv Prva liga, Round 26, April 1, 2017, Venue: Maksimir.

Officials: Igor Pajač (Zelina), Jerko Crnčić and Davor Kožarec. 

Attendance: 5.116

Dinamo (4-2-3-1): Livaković - Matel, Lešković, Perić, Pivarić - Pavičić (81. Gojak), Antolić (71. Moro) - Soudani, Sammir, Šitum (71. Guilherme) - Hodžić. Head coach: Ivajlo Petev.

Osijek (4-2-3-1): Malenica - Matas, Škorić (66. Šimunec), Barać, Barišić - Mioč, Vojnović - Boban (80. Perošević), Knežević (75. Pušić), Lopa - Ejupi. Head coach: Zoran Zekić.

Yellow cards: Šimunec (70.), Pušić (88.)

Goalscorers: 0-1 - Barać (17), 1-1 - Pavičić (49), 2-1 - Lešković (84)

In the 26th round of Croatian first division Dinamo won 2-1 against NK Osijek in thrilling encounter. In high tempo, more than 20 created chances and a great comeback Dinamo won important three points in race with Rijeka. 

Ahead of kickoff Ante Ćorić picked up an injury, thus Mario Šitum started in first eleven. From the beginning Dinamo played attacking football, created numerous chances, but Osijek keeper Malenica was unbeatable in the first half. Moreover, in the 17th minute Osijek shocked home supporters, as Mateo Barać scored a header for unexpected Osijek lead. 

In the second half, Dinamo managed a great comeback. Firstly, Domagoj Pavičić scored an equalizer in the 50th minute with a bit of luck after ball reflected from Sammir. Six minutes from the end, Dinamo scored a winning goal after Matel perfect cross, and Lešković's header.

Next match is scheduled for Sutraday, April 8, at Rijeka.