Tobol take on the visitors Zrinjski in the second leg of UEFA Conference League qualification semifinals. First leg result: 0-1. The match will be played on Thursday, August 11th at Centralnyj Stadion (Kostanay).
Tobol are trying to prove themselves simultaneously in different directions. The "Combiners" surprised everyone by managing to become the champion of Kazakhstan last year. This is only the second success in history, moreover, since the previous one, in 2010, a lot of time has passed. The summer began on the international stage with an honorable draw against a strong opponent, Ferencváros, but in Budapest, Cherchesov's men thrashed the opponent 5-1. But in the Conference League it turned out to please the fans. Already in the first meeting, with the Lincoln Red Imps, everything was decided, they won 2-0. But the wards of Milan Milanovic took 1-0 win in Gibraltar as well. In Bosnia, there was a more serious opponent, and they lost to him. But minimally, and there are chances for further success.
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Zrinjski are rightfully considered as one of the strongest clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The "Nobles" in the spring took the championship title, which was already the 7th in history. And all this in a period of one and a half decades, because the debut "gold" was issued in 2005. This allowed them to start again in the Champions League qualification. But against Sheriff they were unlucky: in 2 matches, 180 minutes, there was only 1 own goal, which Savic scored against the club from Mostar. But in the League of Conferences it was already possible to overcome the first barrier. With neighbors, Tirana, they managed to win 1-0 already in Albania. And then there was a fun, but, most importantly, successful shootout in Mostar, which brought 3-2 win. A week ago, at home, it turned out to put the squeeze on the opponent - the only goal in the 76th minute was scored by Jankovic. But it is always difficult for visitors in Kazakhstan - already because of the difficult and distant road to Kostanay.
In 2010, the clubs faced each other in the framework of the Europa League qualification. Then Zrinjski was able to win both fights, and with an identical score of 2-1. Tobol will try to take revenge, but the visitors have a chance to fight back. We recommend taking "less than 2.5 goals".
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 scored goals.