Analysis The numbers behind the result
Viking clinical in counter-punching win despite Zagreb's possession
Viking's 3-1 victory was deserved despite Dinamo Zagreb's 63% possession, as the Norwegian side converted their fewer chances more efficiently. Zagreb dominated the ball with 550 passes (88% accuracy) to Viking's 324 (77%), and outshot their hosts 20 to 13, but only 4 of those were on target compared to Viking's 8. The crucial period came early in the second half, with Edvin Austbo (48') and Tobias Moi (50') scoring within two minutes, assisted by Kristoffer Askildsen and Henrik Falchener respectively, after Zlatko Tripic's 18th-minute penalty had cancelled out Arber Hoxha's 10th-minute opener for Zagreb.
Zagreb's profligacy was evident in their 13 shots off target and just 4 on goal, while Viking were ruthlessly clinical, scoring 3 from 8 shots on target. Despite Zagreb's 5 corners to Viking's 3, the Croatian side couldn't turn their set-piece advantage into clear chances. The decisive stat was shots on target: Viking's 8 to Zagreb's 4, underlining their superior efficiency in front of goal despite having less of the ball.