Modri Defense Without Work, Beljo Invisible So Far
Dinamo convincingly defeated Lithuanian Žalgiris on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Luka Stojković was named man of the match, while sources disagree on the name of the first goal scorer.
Dinamo convincingly defeated Lithuanian Žalgiris on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Luka Stojković was named man of the match, while sources disagree on the name of the first goal scorer.
Dinamo's footballers secured a high victory against Lithuanian champions Žalgiris in a match played on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The Blues dominated from the first to the last whistle, and coach Mario Kovačević received a high rating of 7.5 because, as Sportske novosti report, he "clearly motivated, prepared, and confidently led the team to a high victory."
Luka Stojković particularly stood out, earning the man of the match title with a rating of 7.5. Sportske novosti highlight his lucidity, assist, and goal, describing him as "a constant threat and a cunning scorer." In midfield, Josip Mišić's form is on the upswing. His influence grew as the match progressed, and he was more than solid defensively.
Scottish center-back Scott McKenna scored the goal for 2-0, and according to Sportske novosti, thereby "knocked out the Lithuanian champions." Swedish player Matteo Perez-Vinlöf also put in a stellar performance, being the most active Dinamo player in the first half. Penetrating and direct, he provided the assist for McKenna's goal and was a constant threat down the left wing.
Interestingly, Sportske novosti sources disagree on the identity of the player who opened the scoring. One report states that Slovenian midfielder Luka Zajc "unlocked the Lithuanian lock," while another source claims it was Miha Zajc, and that he did so "with a slingshot from 18 meters." In attack, Dion Drena Beljo remained "invisible" and smothered in the dense ring of Lithuanian defenders, earning a low rating of 5.5.
Dinamo's goalkeeper Ivan Filipović was practically unemployed. His only serious threat came when opposing player Baldassarrina hit the crossbar with a shot from 30 meters. Mateo Lisica scored a spectacular goal and was in the mood to combine with Moris Valinčić, while Lukas Kačavenda once again made the most of the minutes given to him and put the icing on the cake with a goal in stoppage time.
