Zrinjski vs Crystal Palace Highlights and Match Report

UEFA Europa Conference League

5:45 PMFebruary 19, 2026

Round of 32

Zrinjski

Show Score

1 – 1

HT:(0 – 1)

Crystal Palace

Stadion Pod Bijelim Brijegom

Referee: Manfredas Lukjancukas, Lithuania

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Zrinjski

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Crystal Palace

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Match Stats

Ball possession

28%

72%

1.24

Expected goals (xG)

0.80

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

Total shots

Shots on target

Shots off target

Blocked shots

Shots inside box

Shots outside box

Corner kicks

Offsides

Passing

253

Total passes

657

163 (64%)

Accurate passes

565 (86%)

Discipline

Fouls

Yellow cards

Red cards

Goalkeeper saves

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Lineup

18
G

Goran Karačić

7.9

12
D

Petar Mamić

7.0

55
D

Duje Dujmović

70′

6.6

21
D

Igor Savić

6.6

4
D

Hrvoje Barišić (C)

6.5

19
D

Marko Vranjković

84′

6.2

9
M

Leo Mikić

55′

6.9

20
M

Antonio Ivančić

6.7

30
M

Neven Đurasek

6.3

77
M

Karlo Abramović

55′

7.5

25
F

Mario Ćuže

6.7

Substitutes

15
F

Antonio Arapovic

90
F

Toni Majić

22
F

Adi Nalić

23
M

Stefano Surdanović

42
M

Marijan Ćavar

6
D

David Karačić

1
G

Matej Bogdan

32
G

Tin Sajko

11
F

Tomi Jurić

90+4′

5
M

Dan Lagumdzija

90′

14
F

Matej Šakota

76′

6.9

50
D

Kerim Memija

76′

6.6

Coach

Igor Stimac

1
G

Dean Henderson (C)

6.5

34
D

Chadi Riad

6.2

5
D

Maxence Lacroix

7.0

26
D

Chris Richards

7.0

24
M

Borna Sosa

6.9

18
M

Daichi Kamada

6.9

20
M

Adam Wharton

6.7

2
M

Daniel Muñoz

6.3

11
F

Brennan Johnson

6.5

7
F

Ismaïla Sarr

44′

7.2

22
F

Jørgen Strand Larsen

45′

44′

6.0

Substitutes

59
M

Rio Cardines

55
M

Justin Devenny

19
M

Will Hughes

42
M

Kaden Rodney

17
D

Nathaniel Clyne

31
G

Remi Matthews

44
G

Walter Benítez

3
D

Tyrick Mitchell

86′

6.9

29
F

Evann Guessand

86′

6.3

10
M

Yéremy Pino

64′

6.9

23
D

Jaydee Canvot

64′

7.2

Coach

Oliver Glasner

UEFA Europa Conference League Standings – UEFA Conference League

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Zrinjski	1	1	0	0	5-0	5	3	W No match found
2	AEK Larnaca	1	1	0	0	4-0	4	3	W 23 October: Crystal Palace 0 – 1 AEK Larnaca
3	Sparta Praha	1	1	0	0	4-1	3	3	W No match found
4	Lech Poznan	1	1	0	0	4-1	3	3	W No match found
5	Lausanne	1	1	0	0	3-0	3	3	W No match found
6	Celje	1	1	0	0	3-1	2	3	W 23 October: Shamrock Rovers 0 – 2 Celje
7	Crystal Palace	1	1	0	0	2-0	2	3	W 06 November: Crystal Palace 3 – 1 AZ Alkmaar
8	Rayo Vallecano	1	1	0	0	2-0	2	3	W No match found
9	Fiorentina	1	1	0	0	2-0	2	3	W 23 October: Rapid Vienna 0 – 3 Fiorentina
10	Raków Częstochowa	1	1	0	0	2-0	2	3	W No match found
11	Shakhtar Donetsk	1	1	0	0	3-2	1	3	W No match found
12	Strasbourg	1	1	0	0	2-1	1	3	W No match found
13	FSV Mainz 05	1	1	0	0	1-0	1	3	W 23 October: FSV Mainz 05 1 – 0 Zrinjski
14	Samsunspor	1	1	0	0	1-0	1	3	W 23 October: Samsunspor 3 – 0 Dynamo Kyiv
15	Jagiellonia	1	1	0	0	1-0	1	3	W No match found
16	FC Noah	1	1	0	0	1-0	1	3	W No match found
17	Drita	1	0	1	0	1-1	0	1	D 23 October: Drita 1 – 1 Omonia Nicosia
18	KuPS	1	0	1	0	1-1	0	1	D No match found
19	BK Hacken	1	0	1	0	0-0	0	1	D 23 October: BK Hacken 2 – 2 Rayo Vallecano
20	Shelbourne	1	0	1	0	0-0	0	1	D No match found
21	Aberdeen	1	0	0	1	2-3	-1	0	L 23 October: AEK Athens FC 6 – 0 Aberdeen
22	Slovan Bratislava	1	0	0	1	1-2	-1	0	L 23 October: AZ Alkmaar 1 – 0 Slovan Bratislava
23	HNK Rijeka	1	0	0	1	0-1	-1	0	L No match found
24	Omonia Nicosia	1	0	0	1	0-1	-1	0	L No match found
25	Legia Warszawa	1	0	0	1	0-1	-1	0	L No match found
26	Hamrun Spartans	1	0	0	1	0-1	-1	0	L 23 October: Hamrun Spartans 0 – 1 Lausanne
27	AEK Athens FC	1	0	0	1	1-3	-2	0	L No match found
28	Sigma Olomouc	1	0	0	1	0-2	-2	0	L No match found
29	Dynamo Kyiv	1	0	0	1	0-2	-2	0	L 23 October: Samsunspor 3 – 0 Dynamo Kyiv
30	Shkendija	1	0	0	1	0-2	-2	0	L No match found
31	Universitatea Craiova	1	0	0	1	0-2	-2	0	L No match found
32	Rapid Vienna	1	0	0	1	1-4	-3	0	L 23 October: Rapid Vienna 0 – 3 Fiorentina
33	Shamrock Rovers	1	0	0	1	1-4	-3	0	L 23 October: Shamrock Rovers 0 – 2 Celje
34	Breidablik	1	0	0	1	0-3	-3	0	L No match found
35	AZ Alkmaar	1	0	0	1	0-4	-4	0	L 06 November: Crystal Palace 3 – 1 AZ Alkmaar
36	Lincoln Red Imps FC	1	0	0	1	0-5	-5	0	L No match found

Qualification/Relegation

Promotion – Conference League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
Promotion – Conference League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)

Zrinjski secures a dramatic 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, fueled by Karlo Abramović’s second-half equalizer.

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina – HŠK Zrinjski Mostar clinched a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Premier League giants Crystal Palace in a captivating UEFA Europa Conference League clash on February 19, 2026. The Bosnian champions, often considered underdogs against English opposition, showed immense character to come from behind at a vibrant Stadion Pod Bijelim Brijegom.

The eagerly anticipated encounter saw Crystal Palace arrive as favorites. Zrinjski aimed to leverage their home advantage in what was a crucial first leg tie in the knockout rounds. Both sides sought to gain a foothold in the competition with a positive result.

Crystal Palace started the match commanding possession, asserting their Premier League quality. Zrinjski, however, remained defensively compact, absorbing pressure and looking for opportunities on the counter-attack. The disciplined home side kept the visitors largely at bay through the first half hour.

Just before the break, Palace found their breakthrough. In the 44th minute, Ismaïla Sarr received a well-placed pass from J.S. Larsen. Sarr then fired a precise shot past the Zrinjski goalkeeper, putting the Eagles ahead.

Momentum shifted slightly moments later as Larsen picked up a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 45th minute. This minor disciplinary issue offered Zrinjski a glimmer of hope heading into halftime.

Palace held a slender one-goal lead at the interval. Zrinjski knew they needed a strong response to avoid going into the second leg at a disadvantage. The home supporters rallied their team, anticipating a spirited second-half performance.

Zrinjski emerged from the locker room with renewed determination. Their efforts paid off swiftly in the 55th minute when Karlo Abramović struck the equalizer. Leo Mikic provided the assist, slotting the ball to Abramović, who guided it home to send the home crowd into raptures.

The match grew increasingly physical after the equalizer. Zrinjski’s D. Dujmovic received a yellow card for holding in the 70th minute. Palace manager made tactical shifts, introducing M. Lacroix and B. Johnson in the 64th minute to regain control. Zrinjski responded with a double substitution in the 76th minute, including their goalscorer Abramović, bringing on K. Memija and M. Sakota.

As the game entered its final stages, both teams pushed for a winner. M. Vranjkovic of Zrinjski collected a yellow card in the 84th minute for another holding offense. Despite late efforts and further substitutions from both benches, neither side could find the decisive goal.

Statistically, Crystal Palace dominated possession with 72% compared to Zrinjski’s 28%. The visitors also registered 11 total shots to Zrinjski’s 5. However, Zrinjski’s expected goals (xG) stood higher at 1.24 compared to Palace’s 0.8, highlighting the quality of their chances. Zrinjski goalkeeper Goran Karačić was a standout performer, making four crucial saves.

The 1-1 draw is a creditable result for Zrinjski, showcasing their ability to compete with top-tier European clubs. Crystal Palace will rue missed opportunities, but the tie remains finely balanced heading into the second leg, with everything still to play for.

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