Dinamo Shocked: Leading 2-0, Then Completely Collapsed Against Široki Brijeg!
Dinamo, once an unbeatable machine, now looks like it’s preparing for disaster! In their third preseason match in Slovenia, the Blues led 2-0 against Široki Brijeg, a team that finished fifth in the Bosnian Premier League last season. But what happened next? Dinamo inexplicably stopped playing, made mistakes that gifted two goals to the opponent, and ended up losing the match 2-3!
How Did Dinamo Fall Apart?
The Blues started brilliantly. Already in the 6th minute, Fran Topić, who returned from loan, scored after a great attack. In the 34th minute, Kulenović stole the ball in the opponent’s half and assisted Stojković for the second goal. Dinamo dominated, pressed aggressively, and didn’t allow Široki Brijeg to threaten. But then, it was like they forgot how to play football.
In the second half, mistakes piled up. Živković made a fatal pass that Sesar used to reduce the score to 2-1. Later, another mistake led to a goal by Ćalušić in the 83rd minute, and Sesar scored again in the 88th minute to seal a 3-2 victory for Široki Brijeg. Dinamo completely lost its composure in the last ten minutes.
Coaching Choices and Players Under Scrutiny
Coach Mario Kovačević started with players like Nevistić, Pierregabriel, Theophile, Jakirović, Perez Vilnöf, Mišić, Ljubičić, Stojković, Topić, Kulenović, and Vidović. In the second half, Filipović, Špikić, Doguez, Živković, Goda, Soldo, Villar, Mudražija, Lisica, Ćutuk, Kulušić, Hoxha, and Varela came on.
However, players like Theophile, Kulenović, Špikić, Živković, Kulušić, Goda, and Lisica showed similar mistakes as before. Ljubičić showed nothing special, while Varela, Mudražija, and Vilnöf were positives.
Where Is Dinamo Headed?
Clearly, Dinamo is in a deep crisis. Players brought in under Boban’s orders are not delivering results, and coach Kovačević faces a tough task to pull the team out of this mess. Fans and journalists are already wondering if it’s time for Dinamo to play against weaker county league teams in preseason because this way, they can’t compete for Europe.
Hajduk, despite financial problems, is starting to raise its head, while Dinamo only grinds opponents on paper. This match brutally shows that Dinamo is far from its former strength, and the fight for a European spot will be tough and uncertain.
Conclusion
Dinamo showed it can lead but not hold the advantage. Defensive mistakes and loss of concentration at crucial moments cost them the defeat. Fans are shocked, and experts warn urgent action from management and coach is needed.
Got a hot take or think this was just a bad day for Dinamo? Drop a comment below. Maybe it’s time we all ask — where did the old Dinamo go?
Source: Vecernji.hr