Minsk Women faced Zagreb Women in the first qualifying round semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League on 29 August 2026. The match ended 0:0 after ninety minutes. Neither side managed to break the deadlock in a tight affair. By then, it was clear both teams were approaching the game with caution.
Ekaterina Dudko came off for Minsk in the thirty-third minute, suggesting a tactical reshuffle rather than injury. The hosts never really got out of second gear through the opening half. Zagreb did not spring a surprise either, content to stay compact. And here's the thing — neither side looked particularly dangerous going forward.
Anela Lubina picked up a yellow card for Minsk in the seventieth minute. Shortly after, Ana Kalaj and Ivana Stanic were brought on for Zagreb. Mariya Demidova then joined Lubina in the book for the hosts. To be fair, both sides refused to go away, but nothing came of their persistence.
Laura Kopic and Victoria Natetkova completed the substitutions for Minsk and Zagreb respectively. The ninetieth minute brought no further drama. Both coaches had their substitutions spot on from a purely tactical standpoint. By then, the result seemed inevitable.
The goalless draw means both teams advance on aggregate, though the path ahead remains uncertain. Minsk's recent record does not inspire confidence — losses to PSV, Austria Vienna, and Eintracht Frankfurt among others. Zagreb have played only one match in this window, a 3:0 defeat to Athlone Town. And here's the thing — neither side has much to prove or lose in this stage. The tie moves forward with both sides still to play.