Zrinjski beat Široki Brijeg 2:1 in the Premier League's sixth round of matches on Saturday evening in Mostar. The hosts remain unbeaten after five games, while Široki Brijeg slipped further from the top four.
N. Bilbija opened the scoring in the sixth minute and extended his tally just before the break with a goal in the 45th minute. M. Barac pulled one back for Široki Brijeg in the 29th minute, but the visitors could not find another equaliser. Zrinjski saw it out despite a penalty miss from D. Virgili in the 54th minute.
And here's the thing about this match — Široki Brijeg dominated possession and attacks yet could not convert their superiority. They registered 125 attacks to 111 and held 59 per cent of the ball, but shots on target were level at four apiece. The visitors had five corners to one, yet the decisive moments went the other way.
Zrinjski kept their perfect start intact with 15 points from five wins. Široki Brijeg sit fourth with eight points after two victories, two draws and one defeat. The gap between them and the leaders now stands at seven points.
