Dinamo 3-0 Pyunik

NK Dinamo Zagreb overcame a tricky test from Armenian champions FC Pyunik to run out 3-0 winners and progress out of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round.

The visitors gave Dinamo a couple of early scares but, led by man of the match Pedro Morales, the Croatian side wrestled the initiative and goals from Marijo Mandžukić, Milan Badelj and Dejan Lovren helped them secure a tie against either FC Salzburg or Bohemian FC in the next phase.

Pyunik had held Dinamo to a goalless draw last week and started off in impressive fashion at the Maksimir Stadium. However, their early vim received a blow on the half-hour mark as Morales set up Mandžukić to give the hosts the lead. Morales was involved again as Dinamo doubled their lead in the 61st minute, Badelj benefiting from the Chilean's vision on this occasion, and Lovren completed the night's scoring soon after.
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Dinamo Zagreb - Pyunik

After several years domination in Croatian championship, Dinamo come in the new season with a group stage of Champions League as the main target. Club’s management did the excellent job on transfer market, first keeping all the main players (Mandzukic will maybe leave the club, but after qualifications), then bringing some new talented players in the club. But, at the first step they faced some problems. At the game in Yerevan they were better opponent in the first half, missing some chances to score. In the second part, because the low air humidity, players were slower and at the end even had a luck to stay undefeated. Tonight, stadium will be empty as the club serve the UEFA ban provoked with violent behavior of their fans. Beside discouraged atmosphere at Maksimir, possible problem will be the pressure, one conceded goal could mean the season is over, even before it started. Boss Krunoslav Jurcic stated seven more days of trainings (from the first game) means a lot for the team’s shape. Key defender Robert Kovac is returning to the squad.

Despite the full decade domination in domain frames, Pyunik don’t have too much success in European qualifications. In the past few years, too big obstacles were: Haka, Sheriff, Shakhtyor and last year Anorthosis. Comparing their budget and Dinamo’s, Armenians are without any chance in this encounter. The team is consisted mainly from domain players, several from them are Armenian’s internationals, but usually that isn’t enough to be equal against serious European teams. But, in the first match, boss Vardan Minasyan set the defending formation with the clear aim to not allow visitors to score. Now, goalless draw gives even the advantage for his side. Minasyan announced they’ll play more attacking in re-match! Hard to believe, as it is expected they’ll defend again with all players behind the ball. However, the certain is one scored goal will make them very close to sensation. No injury problems, the best eleven will play.

First game showed Pyunik is much tougher opponent, than anybody in Zagreb really expected. Dinamo is still hard favorites here, but will have to secure the goal first. On the other hand, visitors will defend with all players and I think they can resist in the first half. Considering all the facts, I think X-1 (ht/ft) should be a bet that worth of try. Small bet, high odd (Bwin 5.00).

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Pyunik 0 - 0 Dinamo Zagreb

FC Pyunik and NK Dinamo Zagreb played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie despite a number of chances for both teams. 

Bright opening
The Armenian and Croatian champions both started brightly despite soaring temperatures in Yerevan. The visitors came with the greater reputation and looked more dangerous early on but it was Pyunik who forged the first real opportunity when Markos Pizzelli found himself through on goal following Dejan Lovren's mistake, only for goalkeeper Tomislav Butina to save his shot. At the other end, Dinamo were reduced to attempts from distance by solid defending, yet Edvard Hovhannisyan still had to react quickly to parry a wicked Milan Badelj effort after 32 minutes.

Pyunik pushed back
The home side's No1 then denied Sammir from close range shortly after the restart, before Butina had to stretch himself to deny Pizzelli. With Dinamo dominating possession, Pyunik played on the counterattack and came close to scoring through captain Sargis Hovsepyan on 73 minutes, with a last-ditch tackle ultimately ending his run. Substitute Miroslav Slepička and Igor Bišcan then went close for Dinamo in the closing moments, leaving their opponents the chance to spring an upset in Zagreb next week.
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Pyunik - Dinamo Zagreb

Pyunik is superior in Armenian league.But,Armenia is on much lower level than Croatian league.It seems the only advantage for home side will be climate conditions.Temperature about 30 degrees isn't something new for visitors,but humidity is very low in Yerevan,making air "hard to breath".However,they're not without chances,at least in the first game.

Dinamo haven't sold any player,this summer in purpose to reach group stage of CL.They even brought some fresh faces in the club and some talented youngsters are promoted.They're clear favorites to progress,but in this encounter will have some problems,especially because press constantly undervaluates the opponent.Before two years,they had a lots of problems with Azerbaijan side Hazar,1-1 in both games and winning 2-1 in extra-time at home.Dinamo won just one away game in CL qualification (Domzale-Slovenia,2-1 in 2007.).Will be without key defender Robert Kovac.

I'm going for a draw in this one.Both sides will be satisfied with,for example,1-1. Bwin offer 3.90.

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