Timi Max Elšnik is also building a cult status in Belgrade: The former captain of Olimpija assisted the goal that took Zvezda to the Champions League
Photo: FK Crvena zvezda
For the second year in a row, fans at the Marakana will enjoy the Champions League, and a Slovenian player played a key role in this achievement. Timi Max Elšnik faced some criticism after the first leg of the final qualifying round in Norway, but he more than redeemed himself in the return match in Belgrade.
The former captain of Olimpija was one of Crvena zvezda’s heroes when, in the 59th minute, he delivered a perfect cross from the right wing, which Uroš Spajić converted into a goal. This was the second goal for the red-and-whites in a match where they were chasing a one-goal deficit. The Norwegian team Bodo/Glimt, which did not register Nino Žugelj for the final qualifying round due to injury, won the first leg 2-1 but lost the second 0-2, thus moving on to the Europa League.
As expected, Timi Max Elšnik started the match in the starting eleven and played the full 90 minutes. This was his fifth appearance for the former European club champion, where he has already scored two goals and now added his first assist. It’s a moment he’ll never forget, as it’s not every day that you contribute in such a significant way to qualifying for the competition of all competitions.
Overall, Timi Max Elšnik played a very good match and was among the standout performers for the Serbian champions. His compatriot and national teammate Vanja Drkušić was, as predicted before the match, included in the squad but once again had to settle for a place on the bench and did not make an appearance.
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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