Sunderland, the bottom club in the English Premier League, lost 0-2 at home to Dinamo Zagreb on the fourth matchday of the UEFA Europa League, deepening the crisis at the Stadium of Light, LAOLA1 reported. The visitors took a two-goal lead before halftime and held on despite a late surge from the hosts, who had a goal disallowed and struck the woodwork.
Dinamo Zagreb went ahead in the 22nd minute through Luka Stojkovic and doubled the advantage in the 39th when former Rapid Wien striker Dion Beljo scored to make it 2-0, according to LAOLA1. Vavel’s live match report carried the same result and scorers, headlining that Stojkovic and Beljo sealed the away win.
Isidor Goal Disallowed, Danso Hits the Crossbar
Sunderland pushed forward in the second half, but the English side could not find a way through. A goal from Wilson Isidor was disallowed, and Austria international Kevin Danso, playing through, hit the crossbar in the middle of the second half, LAOLA1 reported.
Marseille and Juventus Also Prevail on Matchday Four
Olympique Marseille, still without points before this match, recorded a surprise 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen, with Amine Gouiri scoring the winner in the 77th minute, LAOLA1 reported. Juventus Turin beat AZ Alkmaar 2-1, with Teun Koopmeiners (19th minute) and Randal Kolo Muani (39th) scoring for the Italians and Mexx Meerdink pulling one back for the hosts in the 88th minute.
What the Results Mean for Sunderland
The defeat leaves Sunderland anchored at the foot of the Premier League table while also winless in this Europa League campaign after four matchdays. For Dinamo Zagreb, the away win in England provides a two-goal cushion in the group and a rare bright spot for a side whose domestic form had been under pressure. Beljo’s goal also carries a personal note: the forward came through at Rapid Wien in Austria before moving to the Croatian champions.
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