Zrinjski vs Posušje

The match, played at the Sveučilišni kampus Rodoč in Mostar, was a largely controlled affair for Zrinjski. After a goalless opening 40 minutes, the deadlock broke when Šakota found the net in the 41st minute to put the hosts ahead.

Four minutes later, in the 45th minute, Lagumdžija struck to send Zrinjski into the interval with a 2-0 lead — a scoreline that reflected their dominance in the closing stages of the half.

The second half brought more of the same. In the 53rd minute, Zrinjski were awarded a penalty and Jurić stepped up to convert, making it 3-0.

Posušje refused to go quietly. In the 74th minute, Čamber pulled one back for the visitors, but they could not find a second to spark a comeback. The match finished 3-1.

The quickfire double in the final five minutes of the first half. With the score at 0-0 entering the 40th minute, the game was finely balanced. Šakota's opener in the 41st minute gave Zrinjski the lead, and Lagumdžija's strike on the stroke of half-time effectively killed Posušje's resistance. The 2-0 halftime scoreline allowed Zrinjski to play with freedom in the second half, leading to Jurić's penalty.

Mario Šakota — Opened the scoring with a well-timed finish in the 41st minute, setting Zrinjski on their way. His goal was the breakthrough that unlocked the match.

Dino Lagumdžija — Doubled the lead just before halftime in the 45th minute, the crucial second goal that gave Zrinjski breathing room going into the break.

Tomislav Jurić — Converted the penalty in the 53rd minute with composure to make it 3-0, effectively sealing the result.

Player of the Match: Dino Lagumdžija — His goal on the stroke of halftime was the decisive moment that swung the match firmly in Zrinjski's favour.

The match produced four goals from 90 minutes, with Zrinjski scoring three of them — two in the first half and one in the second. Posušje's solitary reply came in the 74th minute. The 2-0 halftime lead tells the story: Zrinjski were clinical in the moments that mattered. The penalty award early in the second half further underlined their territorial dominance. Posušje's goal showed they were not entirely outclassed, but the 3-1 scoreline was a fair reflection of the balance of play.

This was a routine pre-season friendly for both sides as they prepare for the upcoming Bosnian Premier League season. Zrinjski continued their strong pre-season form — the day before this match, on 16 July, they had thrashed Arsenal Tivat 6-0, following earlier wins over Široki Brijeg (2-0) and Sarajevo (2-1). The victory extends Zrinjski's winning run in pre-season friendlies and builds momentum ahead of competitive fixtures.

Notably, Zrinjski have a UEFA Conference League second qualifying round tie coming up — they face Valur (Iceland) on 23 July 2026 in the first leg. This friendly was part of their final preparations for that European fixture.

Posušje, meanwhile, are also in pre-season mode. Their previous friendly was a 2-1 win over Sesvete. The defeat to Zrinjski, while not ideal, offers useful data for their coaching staff as they fine-tune their squad.

In the broader head-to-head record, Zrinjski now have 10 wins from 17 meetings against Posušje (3 draws, 3 Posušje wins), confirming their status as the dominant side in this local rivalry.

A professional, if unspectacular, pre-season workout for Zrinjski. The three goals will please the coaching staff, while the clean sheet was only denied by a late consolation. The focus now shifts to the European tie against Valur on 23 July, where the real business begins. Posušje will take heart from their second-half goal but will know they need to improve to compete in the new league season.

Match details: Friendlies Clubs (Club Friendly) | 17 July 2026 | Sveučilišni kampus Rodoč, Mostar |