Istra 1961 2-2 Dinamo Zagreb result, stats and report

Dinamo Zagreb dominated possession and created more chances but could not find a way through a resolute Hapoel Be'er Sheva side, as both teams shared a 0-0 draw in the UEFA Europa League.

Emil Frederiksen scored all three goals for Istra 1961 as they beat Rudeš 3-2 in the Croatian 1. HNL, but a nervy finale showed exactly why this side cannot afford to switch off. Rudeš made them pay in the closing minutes and nearly nicked a point they had no business taking.

Osijek produced one of the results of the Croatian 1. HNL season, beating Dinamo Zagreb 4-2 at home despite going into the match as heavy underdogs. Armando León was the standout performer, scoring twice and assisting a third in a performance that exposed serious defensive problems in the visiting side.

Dinamo Zagreb dominated from start to finish but could not hold on for victory, as Istra 1961 twice levelled in a 2-2 draw that will frustrate the Croatian giants. Smail Prevljak's 84th-minute equaliser completed the comeback and denied Dinamo what their performance clearly deserved.

Dion Beljo's 28th-minute finish was enough to hand Gorica a shock 1-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatian 1. HNL, with the visitors thoroughly outplaying the hosts across nearly every department. Dinamo created chances but wasted three big opportunities, and that lack of accountability in front of goal cost them dearly.

Dinamo Zagreb arrive in Koprivnica on Saturday with a flawless record against the hosts and serious momentum behind them. Slaven are running out of bodies and out of answers.

Lokomotiva Zagreb host Istra 1961 on Saturday in desperate need of a result, but their recent form is an embarrassment and Istra are arriving with genuine momentum. Something has to give.

Anderlecht arrive in Croatia carrying serious form and serious goals. Dinamo Zagreb have barely got off the mark in this competition. Something has to give.