GNK Dinamo Zagreb advanced to the Champions League 3rd qualifying round thanks to a mistake by Tun captain Marko Burkić in the 64th minute. The Swiss team accused Dinamo of unfair play, but the Croatians ultimately won. League standing: 1st in HNL, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 game, recent form W.
What happened in the 64th minute?
Before Burkić's kick in the 64th minute, Dinamo threw the ball back to the Swiss team in a fair play manner. A Dinamo player returned the ball to the opponents after Tun players had kicked it out of bounds to help an injured Dinamo player. This action was in line with the rules, but the Swiss saw it as unfair play.
Why did Dinamo win?
Due to Burkić's mistake, Tun missed out on a guaranteed European spring. Dinamo, on the other hand, celebrated their advancement to the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League. Dinamo led 2:0 in the 64th minute, but Tun fought back in the final minutes and lost control of the game.
What happens now?
Dinamo is now preparing for the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League. The Swiss team is left empty-handed, without a guaranteed European spring, glory, money, or big matches. League standing: 1st in HNL, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 game, recent form W.
