Dinamo Zagreb underlined why they remain the team to beat in Croatian football with a convincing 4-0 victory away to Bedem Ivankovo in the Croatian Cup on 9 September 2026. The top-flight powerhouse made light work of their lower-league hosts and booked their place in the next round without any drama.

Ruthless efficiency from Zagreb

From the first minute, Dinamo Zagreb set a high tempo and monopolized possession. Bedem Ivankovo attempted to stay compact and frustrate their more celebrated opponents, but the visitors’ movement and quality in the final third eventually broke the resistance. Dinamo’s opener arrived after some patient build-up play, and the team grew in confidence once the deadlock was broken.

More goals followed before the interval as the Zagreb side exploited the wide areas with pace and delivered dangerous crosses into the box. The hosts, to their credit, kept working and occasionally tried to launch counterattacks, but Dinamo’s defensive line was rarely troubled. The second half brought more of the same, with the away side managing the game comfortably and adding a fourth goal to polish off the performance.

Cup progress and momentum for the title favourites

For Dinamo Zagreb, this Croatian Cup tie was as much about advancing to the next stage as it was about maintaining sharpness and rhythm. The margin of victory sends a clear message to their domestic rivals and gives the coaching staff a chance to reflect on a highly encouraging display.

Bedem Ivankovo can take pride in their effort against a team of Dinamo’s stature, despite the one-sided result. Cup nights against elite opposition are valuable experiences for smaller clubs, and the hosts will hope that the lessons they took from this contest serve them well in the rest of their season. Dinamo, for their part, move on with confidence and another clean sheet to their name.