Zrinjski vs Crystal Palace Highlights and Match Report
UEFA Europa Convention League
5:45 PMFebruary 19, 2026
Spherical of 32
Stadion Pod Bijelim Brijegom
Referee: Manfredas Lukjancukas, Lithuania
Zrinjski
Crystal Palace
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1.24
Anticipated targets (xG)
0.80
Passing
163 (64%)
Correct passes
565 (86%)
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18
G
Goran Karačić
12
D
Petar Mamić
D
Duje Dujmović
70′ Holding
21
D
Igor Savić
4
D
Hrvoje Barišić (C)
D
Marko Vranjković
84′ HoldingM
Leo Mikić
55′
20
M
Antonio Ivančić
30
M
Neven Đurasek
M
Karlo Abramović
55′
25
F
Mario Ćuže
Substitutes
15
F
Antonio Arapovic
90
F
Toni Majić
22
F
Adi Nalić
23
M
Stefano Surdanović
42
M
Marijan Ćavar
6
D
David Karačić
1
G
Matej Bogdan
32
G
Tin Sajko
F
Tomi Jurić
90+4′ Changed by M. CuzeM
Dan Lagumdzija
90′ Changed by A. IvancicF
Matej Šakota
76′ Changed by L. MikicD
Kerim Memija
76′ Changed by Ok. Abramovic
1
G
Dean Henderson (C)
34
D
Chadi Riad
5
D
Maxence Lacroix
26
D
Chris Richards
24
M
Borna Sosa
18
M
Daichi Kamada
20
M
Adam Wharton
2
M
Daniel Muñoz
11
F
Brennan Johnson
F
Ismaïla Sarr
44′
F
Jørgen Strand Larsen
45′ Unsportsmanlike conduct 44′
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Zrinjski secures a dramatic 1-1 draw in opposition to Crystal Palace, fueled by Karlo Abramović’s second-half equalizer.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina – HŠK Zrinjski Mostar clinched a hard-fought 1-1 draw in opposition to Premier League giants Crystal Palace in a charming UEFA Europa Convention League conflict on February 19, 2026. The Bosnian champions, usually thought of underdogs in opposition to English opposition, confirmed immense character to come back from behind at a vibrant Stadion Pod Bijelim Brijegom.
The eagerly anticipated encounter noticed Crystal Palace arrive as favorites. Zrinjski aimed to leverage their house benefit in what was an important first leg tie within the knockout rounds. Either side sought to realize a foothold within the competitors with a optimistic outcome.
Crystal Palace began the match commanding possession, asserting their Premier League high quality. Zrinjski, nonetheless, remained defensively compact, absorbing strain and on the lookout for alternatives on the counter-attack. The disciplined house facet saved the guests largely at bay by the primary half hour.
Simply earlier than the break, Palace discovered their breakthrough. Within the forty fourth minute, Ismaïla Sarr obtained a well-placed move from J.S. Larsen. Sarr then fired a exact shot previous the Zrinjski goalkeeper, placing the Eagles forward.
Momentum shifted barely moments later as Larsen picked up a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct within the forty fifth minute. This minor disciplinary challenge supplied Zrinjski a glimmer of hope heading into halftime.
Palace held a slender one-goal lead on the interval. Zrinjski knew they wanted a robust response to keep away from going into the second leg at a drawback. The house supporters rallied their staff, anticipating a spirited second-half efficiency.
Zrinjski emerged from the locker room with renewed dedication. Their efforts paid off swiftly within the fifty fifth minute when Karlo Abramović struck the equalizer. Leo Mikic supplied the help, slotting the ball to Abramović, who guided it house to ship the house crowd into raptures.
The match grew more and more bodily after the equalizer. Zrinjski’s D. Dujmovic obtained a yellow card for holding within the seventieth minute. Palace supervisor made tactical shifts, introducing M. Lacroix and B. Johnson within the sixty fourth minute to regain management. Zrinjski responded with a double substitution within the 76th minute, together with their goalscorer Abramović, bringing on Ok. Memija and M. Sakota.
As the sport entered its closing phases, each groups pushed for a winner. M. Vranjkovic of Zrinjski collected a yellow card within the 84th minute for an additional holding offense. Regardless of late efforts and additional substitutions from each benches, neither facet might discover the decisive aim.
Statistically, Crystal Palace dominated possession with 72% in comparison with Zrinjski’s 28%. The guests additionally registered 11 whole photographs to Zrinjski’s 5. Nevertheless, Zrinjski’s anticipated targets (xG) stood larger at 1.24 in comparison with Palace’s 0.8, highlighting the standard of their probabilities. Zrinjski goalkeeper Goran Karačić was a standout performer, making 4 essential saves.
The 1-1 draw is a creditable outcome for Zrinjski, showcasing their skill to compete with top-tier European golf equipment. Crystal Palace will rue missed alternatives, however the tie stays finely balanced heading into the second leg, with every thing nonetheless to play for.
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