{"id":17983,"date":"2026-07-29T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T06:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=17983"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:06:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T07:06:49","slug":"dinamo-zagreb-3-2-thun-dramatic-extra-time-comeback-in-ucl-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/sports-betting-news\/dinamo-zagreb-3-2-thun-dramatic-extra-time-comeback-in-ucl-qualifiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinamo Zagreb 3-2 Thun: Dramatic Extra-Time Comeback in UCL Qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dinamo Zagreb produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Swiss side FC Thun 3-2 after extra time<\/strong> in a thrilling UEFA Champions League qualification quarter-final on Wednesday. After trailing 2-0 inside the opening 22 minutes, the Croatian champions showed resilience, leveling the contest before Valin\u010di\u0107’s decisive extra-time strike sealed a memorable victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dramatic encounter showcased Dinamo’s fighting spirit, overcoming an early nightmare to book their place in the next stage of the Champions League qualifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Half: Thun Silences the Maksimir Crowd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The visitors made a dream start, stunning Dinamo Zagreb with two quick goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just four minutes<\/strong> into the match, Labeau B.<\/strong> opened the scoring after being brilliantly set up by Zoukit N.<\/strong>, giving FC Thun an early 1-0 advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things worsened for the Croatian side in the 22nd minute<\/strong> when Burki M.<\/strong> doubled the lead following an assist from Fehr F.<\/strong>, leaving Dinamo with a mountain to climb before halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite dominating possession for long spells, Dinamo struggled to break down Thun’s disciplined defense, while the Swiss outfit looked dangerous on every counterattack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tactical Changes Spark Dinamo Revival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing the urgency, the Dinamo manager made several attacking substitutions immediately after the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh legs and increased attacking intensity gradually shifted momentum in favor of the hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 74th minute<\/strong> when Dion Beljo<\/strong> calmly finished after excellent work from Valin\u010di\u0107 M.<\/strong>, reducing the deficit to 2-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With confidence growing, Dinamo continued piling pressure on the visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their persistence paid off in the 78th minute<\/strong>, as substitute Luka Kacavenda<\/strong> found the equalizer from Fran Topic’s<\/strong> assist, sending the home supporters into celebration and forcing the match into extra time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra Time: Valin\u010di\u0107 Delivers the Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The additional 30 minutes were fiercely contested, with both teams showing signs of fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Dinamo Zagreb maintained the momentum they had built late in normal time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decisive moment arrived in the 112th minute<\/strong>, when Valin\u010di\u0107 M.<\/strong> scored the winning goal after being set up by experienced midfielder Josip Mi\u0161i\u0107<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The late strike completed an incredible turnaround from 2-0 down to a 3-2 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tempers flared in the closing minutes as yellow cards were shown to Ibayi C.<\/strong> and Arb\u00ebr Hoxha<\/strong> following heated exchanges, but Dinamo held firm to secure qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Match Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Final Score:<\/strong> Dinamo Zagreb 3-2 FC Thun (After Extra Time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n