Sunderland
Dinamo Zagreb
Match summary
Dinamo Zagreb won 2-0 away at Sunderland. Dinamo Zagreb led 2-0 at half-time.
Luka Stojković put Dinamo Zagreb ahead from a corner in the 22nd minute and Dion Drena Beljo made it 0-2 in the 39th minute.
Sunderland can feel hard done by, creating 1.67 expected goals (xG) from 17 shots to Dinamo Zagreb's 1.29 from 9.
Sunderland dominated the territory and possession in this Europa League fixture, registering 62 percent possession, 17 shots against 9, and 7 shots on target compared to the visitors' 4. Despite recording 455 passes, 42 dangerous attacks, and a higher expected goals figure of 1.67 to 1.29, Sunderland failed to convert their chances. Dinamo Zagreb capitalized on their fewer opportunities with clinical finishing and resolute defending. The match also saw 5 yellow cards distributed, with 3 going to the home side and 2 to the visitors.
Dinamo Zagreb seized control of the match in the first half through 2 goals. Luka Stojković opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a right foot shot to make it 0-1, followed by a yellow card for Niko Galešić in the 25th minute. Sunderland's Granit Xhaka and Kevin Danso received yellow cards in the 28th and 36th minutes. Dion Drena Beljo then added a second goal for the visitors in the 39th minute with a left foot shot, setting the half-time score at 0-2. Lukas Kačavenda received a yellow card in the 46th minute, and Trai Hume was booked in the 55th minute.
