DINAMO CRUSHES PYUNIK 3:0 IN ZAGREB

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Ju ly 22 2009

Pyunik was self-confident, but in five minutes of the second half,
the Blues attained 3:0. Zagreb will be watching more European matches!

ZAGREB, CROATIA – The Maksimir stadium was empty, but a match was
played nonetheless, between Dinamo and Pyunik, essential for passing
through to the third preround of the Champions League qualifiers. This
void on the stalls is a result of the Udine incident when flares were
thrown and was a handicap. The next step is to wait for the match in
Ireland and hope that Bohemians can surprise Red Bull Salzburg.

DINAMO – PYUNIK 3:0 (Mandzukic 30′, Badelj 61′, Lovren 66′) Ilija
Sivonjic did not get in their way, because he was injured during
the week. He was replaced by the great Chile player Morales, who
recently fought his own battle with the swine flu. He ventured out
on two excellent assists.

The match started with Pjunki`s attack, but things were much more
interesting for everyone, because every sound from the pitch could
be heard. This was a good lesson for everyone; the fans not to harm
the club, as well as to the club to realise how much they miss their
fans. Both parties realised, in an extreme way, that they cannot play
without each other.

Mandzukic`s goal sets things in motion

As expected, the Blues were dominant on the pitch. During the first
15 minutes, the guests were on the brink of receiving a goal, but
they blocked kicks with a lot of sacrifice and made the job for their
goalkeeper a lot easier. Still, Dinamo players became more precise.

Unfortunately, this precise feature was not long-standing, which
caused coach Jurcic to scream and shout. He demanded pressure,
because he noticed a severe drop in his team`s play, which is not
recommendable in such serious matches.

Just when things looked bleak, Morales forwarded an excellent ball
to Mandzukic and the best Blues striker scored easily, breaking the
ice. A relief was felt straight away, because the pressure was now on
the Pyunik`s side and Dinamo could organise their game with more ease.

In stead of crowning their dominance after the first goal, the
play calmed down and actually, things looked like before Mandzukic`s
execution. Coach Kruno Jurcic could not hide his anger, his expression
was terrifying.

Blues resolve the match in five minutes Although mad as hell,
Jurcic did not change the line-up, neither did his colleague from
Pyunik. Dinamo attacked more that the rival team, which finally
motivated Sammir, who completely invisible in the first half.

Striker Mandzukic joined the playful Brazilian, along with Morales and
this all added speed and zeal. Things started seeming a lot better, but
the second goal was necessary, sufficient for qualifying. Papadopoulos
was close after a combination with Morales, but was not fast enough
in the final metres.

Morales had the ball, it looked as if he was going to launch a missile,
but instead he let Badelj place the ball in the lower left corner of
the goal. Morales scored his second assist, Dinamo its second goal
and the third prerpund was at an arm`s length!

To confirm Dinamo`s supremacy, Lovren did his best. Sammir threw in
the ball and from that point on, it was all a question of routine. The
Armenian goalkeeper was powerless once again, and Dinamo resolved
its qualifier.

It was especially positive that the players wanted to score more,
which is a sign of their serious disposition, professionalism and
motive to score big on a European level. Mandzukic came close to
another goal, but failed. Chago came in a bit later and kicked the
ball with his left foot, but the Pyunik goalkeeper defended his goal.

The Armenian champions could not get the ball to Dinamo`s side of the
pitch, they seemed rather dazed and could hardly wait for the match
to end.

DINAMO: Butina, Carlos, Lovren, Biscan, Etto, Sammir (Chago from 76),
Badelj, Vrdoljak, Morales (Tomecak from 79), Mandzukic, Papadopoulos
(Slepicka from 82.). Coach: Krunoslav Jurcic.

PYUNIK: Hovhanisan, Hovsepjan, Hacatrjan, Minasjan, Mbola, Sahakjan,
Jedigarjan (Juspasjan from 72), Mkrtcjan, Malakjan, Pizzelli,
Gazarjan. Coach: Vardan Minasjan.

Take a look at the attached photo galleries:

Dinamo-Pyunik, First Half

Dinamo Crushes Pyunik 3:0