Dinamo Lead & HNL Roundup: Beljo, Livaković & More

Dinamo is at plus seven! In 1991, Vukovar did not create a sensation this time, they failed to stop Dinamo, the Blues won 3-1 and continued their winning streak through the HNL. WITH Dominik Livaković at the door, with several beams and goalposts, with a lot of misses and three goals, not a team Silvija Čabraje had a chance to pass through Maksimir unscathed.

Mounsef Bakrar he came off the bench in the 68th minute and just 30 seconds later effectively scored for 2-0. It was certain that the match was decided at that moment, and Dinamo, considering the balance of forces on the field, could have broken it even earlier. Sijevalo from the beginning around the Vukovar goal, he scored a goal Josip Mišić, for the first time in more than three years, but the goal was disallowed due to the backfield. He missed White two or three great chances, Topić The ‘top’ was brilliantly saved by the goalkeeper Pintoltook down another ball, Galesic hit the crossbar from about 30 meters. There was only one doubt about this match. Can Vukovar punish Dinamo’s mistakes with a stray bullet, or will they open up to the Blues and how many will they score after that?

It was possible, yes, to move towards this first version, the guests played one of the rare high-quality actions, Jakov Puljic he was on the shot from the right side, he aimed for the opposite corner, but he did Dominik Livakovic “celebrated” his return to Maksimir with a great defense. The ‘Factor Livi’ at work already in the 27th minute. We are not saying that they might not defend it Nevistić or Filipovićbut many times such balls ended up in Dinamo’s net and directed games in the other direction. Something is up to Livakovic authority and calmness, but it is also proof that those insider stories are correct, that he came to Dinamo in excellent shape. It is that defense, one shot, that should be defended in such matches by Dinamo’s goalkeeper.

Then the Blues took the lead, Pintol saved the shot Stojkovićwho went through the away defense perfectly, and the bouncer cleaned up White. It was his 10th goal in the HNL this season, 15th overall in all competitions. Dinamo paid for their dominance, and numerous opportunities, at the right moment, before the break. He could have scored Beljo one more time until the end.

The sequel brought a similar story, Dinamo’s big chances, of which he stands out the most Hoxhi striker. One gate, another gate and – she didn’t enter. Gatekeeper Pintol he was the best individual of the people of Vukovar, he definitely saved the guests from the flood. But when it is Bakers scored the mentioned goal and Dinamo slowed down a bit. He changed Mario Kovačević, they got a chance and Vidović and Soldowe came to the second question in that doubt; how many will Dinamo score until the end? But, to the surprise of many, Vukovar scored. Valinčićwho returned after a long absence, faltered on the right side, cross Calhanoglua he ‘tied up’ superbly Banovec. And returned uncertainty to Maksimir.

But it didn’t last long either. It’s great Dion Dren Beljo passed three Vukovar players and scored. To confirm Dinamo’s plus seven and for his jump to the top of the HNL scorers’ ranking, he overtook Michele Šegais now on 11 goals. It is true that he could have stuffed the opponent’s net by himself in this game, scored three or four, but this is also proof that he is in excellent shape. Five goals in four games!

From Dinamo’s point of view, everything looks ideal now. Those seven points are a big capital, if there is no big crisis again, some abyss, this stock should be enough for Dinamo on the way to the title. After all, it’s not often in recent years that Dinamo had such an advantage after 20 rounds. Two seasons ago Sergej Jakirovic he was behind by four points, last year the minus was as much as seven points, but always in the finals Dinamo was more convincing in terms of points than the competitors. However, Kovačević is not even a ‘record holder’ with that plus, Whitefish after 20 rounds he has plus 14 and plus 12, plus 12 he also had Mario Cvitanović, Cacic plus eight… But, of course, if we conclude that this is a big advantage, it would be a sensation if the Blues, with so many extra points, do not return the title to Maksimir in the end.

“Champions, Champions”, Maksimir was already cheered after this match, he got a standing ovation again Livakovicthe fans also sang the old one:

“And no one is more beautiful than us…”. Yes, it’s a completely different song from the autumn one.

Dinamo – Vukovar 1991 3-1

Archers: 1-0 Beljo (42nd), 2-0 Bakrar (68th, Zajc), 2-1 Banovec (74th), 3-1 Beljo (84th, Perez Vinlöf).

Stadium: Maksimir (Zagreb).

Chief referee: Duje Strukan (Split). Assistants: Alen Jakšić (Split), Dujo Sarić (Prugovo). Fourth referee: Ante Terzić (Split). OUR: Ivan Bebek (Rijeka). AVAR: Tihomir Pejin (Donji Miholjac).

Yellow cards: Topic (Dinamo).

Red cards: /.

Dinamo (4-3-3): Livaković – Valinčić (85. Mikić), Dominguez, Galesić, Perez Vinlöf – Zajc (77. Soldo), Mišić, Stojković (67. Vidović) – Topić (67. Topić), Beljo, Hoxha (85. Varela). Coach: Mario Kovacevic.

Vukovar 1991 (4-2-3-1): Pintol – Tičinović (62. Elez), Pavičić, Tadić, Calhanoglu – Jurilj (70. Vinković), Čabrajić – Banovec, Gonzalez (85. Pajvančić), Butić (46. Gurlica) – Puljić. Coach: Silvija Čabraj.