Dinamo Zagreb's Beqiraj eager to avoid record-equalling Champions League goal drought

Dec 3, 2012 8:30:00 PM

The 24-year-old is desperate for his side to end their barren run in Europe this season, as he looks to grab both the first goal and first points in the Champions League

Fatos Beqiraj believes that Dinamo Zagreb will earn their first points of the current Champions League campaign against Dynamo Kiev whilst hoping to avoid being only the third club to go a campaign without scoring.

Despite both sides going into the game with nothing to play for - with Zagreb already being knocked out of Europe and the Ukranians securing their spot in the Europa League - the hosts would not only match Anderlecht's unenviable record of 12 successive losses if they are beaten, but also equal Deportivo La Coruna and Maccabi Haifa's record of not scoring should they fail to find the target again.

This is something which Beqiraj is determined not to let happen.

"The atmosphere in the team is very good and we cannot wait for the game," he told the club's official website.

"It's time to win the first points and I hope that we will succeed. Everyone who plays will give their best. It will be hard, but if we all give 100 per cent then we will get the result."

Dynamo Kiev midfielder Niko Kranjcar started his professional career at Tuesday night's opponents and although he misses out due to injury, the Croatia international is eagerly anticipating the game.

He added: "I just hope that it will be a good match which will be fun for the football players and fans," he told the club's official website.

The game is scheduled for December 4, 2012 19:45 UTC at Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb.

Inside Goal.Com

Preview: Siena - AC Milan
Massimiliano Allegri's men are in control of their own destiny and only need to better Fiorentina's result to qualify for next season's Champions League
Kicking hooliganism out, the football fan's role

Following a series of crowd troubles that ensued at some Ghana Premier League centres a few days ago, Goal analyses the causes and how fans can help eliminate this menace
Preview: Barcelona - Real Valladolid
The Catalan giants clinched the league title last weekend and could rack up a century of points in La Liga if they win their three remaining matches for the season
...And guess who is the Ghana Player of the Week
Join us in saluting another Ghana player worthy of recognition for his outstanding performance this week
Who is the greatest Champions League striker ever?

Enter our competition now and you will be in with a chance of winning one of four replica football shirts. Simply pick your favourite and subscribe to our YouTube channel