Dinamo Zagreb defeats Anderlecht 1-0 in dramatic Europa League victory

Dinamo Zagreb secured a dramatic 1-0 victory against RSC Anderlecht in the second round of the UEFA Europa League at Maksimir Stadium. The match remained scoreless through much of the regulation time, with Anderlecht creating several significant opportunities, including hitting the woodwork twice in the first half. Dinamo goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski made several crucial saves to maintain the deadlock.

The decisive moment occurred in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Following a VAR review, a penalty was awarded to Dinamo Zagreb after Oleg Reabciuk was judged to have handled the ball. Dion Drena Beljo converted the penalty in the 96th minute to secure the win. This marks Dinamo’s first victory in the competition this season.

Anderlecht manager Vitor Bruno expressed frustration following the match, stating that his team had four clear chances and did not deserve the loss. Dinamo coach Mario Kovačević praised his team’s fighting spirit and defensive discipline, noting that the victory would provide a significant boost to the squad's confidence as they prepare for upcoming domestic and European fixtures.