Pusic’s team could have scored several times, but the Croatians were saved twice by the goal frame
Miner In a friendly match, he was defeated by the Croatian team Dinamo Zagreb with a minimum score of 0:1.
The first half was an even game. Shakhtar, playing with an experimental lineup, missed two good opportunities: Marian Shved hit the goalkeeper, and Eginald’s shot was a little short of precision. In turn, Denis Tvardovsky saved the Miners a couple of times.
After the break, Marino Pusic’s team had a slight advantage. In the 65th minute, Neverton’s shot hit the post, and soon Dynamo scored in a counterattack – teenager Tomas Bakovic scored.
The Orange-Blacks had enough chances to get even. After a shot by Yegor Nazarina, the goalkeeper saved it, Shved shot over the target, after an attempt by Vinicius Tobias, the frame saved the Croatians again. Finally, Nazarina’s free kick narrowly missed the target.
The second friendly between Donetsk and Zagreb clubs will take place tomorrow, July 27. The start time is the same – 20:00 Kyiv time. This friendly match will complete the training camp program in Slovenia for the Ukrainian club.
Marino Pusic’s team starts the new UPL season with a match against Poliesie in the second round. The match against Vorskla in the first round has been postponed to a later date due to the players of both teams being called up to the Ukrainian Olympic team.
- Test match
Miner – Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) — 0:1 (0:0)
Goal: Bakovich, 67
Source: Sportarena

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