The players of Zrinjski wrote another European page, winning a place in the knockout phase of the Conference League after a 1:1 draw against Vienna Rapid at the Pod Bijelim brijegom stadium.
The guests from Austria were the first to take the lead. In the 11th minute, Louis Schaub, after an action on the left side, defeated the home goalkeeper with a precise header and silenced the stands.
The conceded goal did not disturb the people of Mostar. Zrinjski took the initiative, controlled the game and created several chances, but the realization was lacking.
As time went on, it seemed that the home team would be left without the desired result.
However, the drama reached its peak in stoppage time.
Karlo Abramović broke through the right side and sent a dangerous cross, and Rapid defender Ange Ahoussou reacted clumsily and deflected the ball into his own net for the equalizer and an eruption of delight in the stands.
A goal in the 93rd minute brought Zrinjski Prolaz further, and the stormy celebration was led by coach Igor Štimac together with the players and fans.
Look at the goal HERE.
The Mostar club will find out the name of the opponent in the play-off on January 16, 2026, and the potential rivals are the Swiss Lausanne or the English Crystal Palace, the teams that finished ninth and tenth in the league phase of the Conference League.
(Vijesti.ba)
