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Hajduk Split qualifies for Conference League after 16 years
Hajduk Split has secured qualification for the UEFA Conference League group stage for the first time in 16 years. Following a 2-2 draw in the first leg at Poljud, the Croatian side defeated Polish club Raków Częstochowa 3-2 in extra time during the second leg in Poland. Goals for Hajduk were scored by Ron Raci, Michele Šego, and Rokas Pukštas, with the latter scoring the decisive goal in the 94th minute.
The achievement brings significant financial benefits to the club, with estimated UEFA prize money reaching at least 4.379 million euros. Beyond the sporting success, the club is also managing major player movements; midfielder Rokas Pukštas is reportedly transferring to Middlesbrough after activating a 5 million euro exit clause, while defender Niko Sigur has attracted high-value offers from clubs including Genk and Toulouse.
Following the victory, Hajduk manager Gonzalo Garcia expressed deep emotion and pride in his players' fighting spirit. The club's success contributes to Croatia's standing in the UEFA coefficient rankings, currently holding 21st place.
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Borac Banja Luka · Celtic FC · Częstochowa · Genk · Gonzalo García · Hajduk Split · KRC Genk · Konferencijska liga · Konferencijska liga · Nika Sigur · Niko Sigur · Racing Genk
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Hajduk defeated Polish club Raków in the Conference League play-offs. portalsplita.com · dalmatinskiportal.hr · www.telegram.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Croatia will have two representatives in the league phases of European competitions this year. dalmatinskiportal.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hajduk won the match against Raków with a score of 3-2. portalsplita.com · www.telegram.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ron Raçi scored the opening goal of the match. www.telegram.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Simulations suggest Hajduk could earn an average of approximately 8.4 million euros during their Conference League campaign. portalsplita.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] This marks Hajduk's first appearance in a European competition league phase since the 2010/11 season. portalsplita.com · dalmatinskiportal.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hajduk has secured at least 4.379 million euros in UEFA prize money by qualifying for the league phase. portalsplita.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dinamo Zagreb secured a place in the Europa League group stage. dalmatinskiportal.hr