Introduction
Viking from Norway secured a 2-2 draw against Dinamo Zagreb in a match played on 24 July 2026 in Zagreb. Dinamo opened the scoring, while Viking responded in the second half.
First Half
The first goal was scored by Dion Drena Beljo, who, after six minutes, passed the ball to Matteo Perez Vinlof, and Beljo then converted the goal, confirmed by VAR that he remained onside. Four minutes later, Beljo capitalized on a loose pass from Henrik Falchener, then redirected the ball to Mateo Lisica, giving Dinamo a double. In the 23rd minute, Miha Zajc placed the ball outside the box, turning Dinamo into a three‑goal lead.
Viking reacted before the half‑hour, when Tobias Moi laid a precise pass to Peter Christiansen, who finished the goal cleanly. Six minutes before the break, Moi again provided the assist, and captain Zlatko Tripic finished from inside the far post.
Second Half
The second half began level. Mario Kovacevic had the first chance, but Luka Stojkovic headed the ball wide. Dinamo dominated possession but struggled to test Arild Ostbo. In the 73rd minute, Ostbo took action and avoided Mislav Orsic, who snapped the ball around the post.
Viking was on the back foot for most of the second half, but in the 85th minute Gianni Stensness was close to scoring, but Christiansen’s cutback was avoided. Dinamo had two late chances, but the match remained 2‑2.
Conclusion
The tie will continue in Stavanger, and Dinamo remains unbeaten this season. Flashscore named Dion Drena Beljo as Man of the Match.
