Bravo ensured a dream Slovenian Thursday evening in Europe: the Šiškarji surprised Zrinjski, with a teenager scoring to delight Arnol’s team
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Against the Welsh, whom they were better than both on paper and on the field, they struggled and barely advanced, but Zrinjski seems to be an opponent that Bravo is more suited to. As usual, we are accustomed to Bravo playing well when not in the role of favorite. This time, however, it was certainly not the case; after all, Zrinjski played in the group stage of European competitions last year! In Bosnia and Herzegovina, they were convinced that Zrinjski would stroll to victory, perhaps even a convincing one, but in the end, in Mostar, in the first leg of the 2nd qualifying round for the Conference League, the joy was for … Bravo!
It would be unfair to say that Zrinjski was not a better opponent in front of their own fans. Statistically, they were certainly ahead, creating numerous opportunities, and if they had been more adept in attack, it could have ended differently. However, it is also true that Bravo was good. At times very good. They were solid, disciplined, and organized. At the same time, they were skilled enough in attack to come home with a 1:0 win. This victory was secured by the barely 19-year-old player – Matic Ivanšek has previously proven that he has a great deal of talent, and he demonstrated that again.
Bravo secured the win in the 16th minute when, after a nice run down the left wing and a cross in front of goal, the ball was first touched by Matej Poplatnik, who passed it to Matic Ivanšek, allowing him to push it into the net. The teenager did this in a truly attractive manner, and Bravo took the lead. Shortly after, Matic Ivanšek had another great chance after an excellent play by Martin Pečar, but he failed to convert it.
Zrinjski searched for an equalizer until the end of the match, but could not find it. Matija Orbanić remained unbeaten, and Bravo held on, to be honest, quite confidently. The return leg at ŽAK will, of course, be another big test for the European newcomer, who has proven that their successes in recent years are built on very solid foundations.
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