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Rijeka heads to Derry for Conference League second leg
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Rijka leads Rijeka heads to Derry for Conference League tie 1‑0 second leg
Croatian side HNK Rijeka opened its 2026‑27 UEFA Conference League campaign with a 1‑0 first‑leg win over Northern Irish club Derry City on 22 July. July, thanks to a Toni Fruk, fresh from the World Cup, scored Fruk strike in the 52nd minute, giving the team a slim advantage heading into the return match. minute. Coach Matjaž Kek hailed the performance, noting the team had achieved praised the opening goal performance but warned that the second leg in Derry will be a tough test. In the days that followed, Rijeka confirmed the result and began preparations slim margin left no room for complacency ahead of the away fixture scheduled for return match. On 27 July the following Thursday at squad travelled to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Stadium in Derry for the second‑leg encounter, the clubs' first competitive meeting. Kek stressed the need to protect the narrow lead, urging his squad to show character, maintain a solid defensive shape “show character with our guard and avoid complacency. He also referenced his previous success guiding Maribor to a Champions League qualifier win in Northern Ireland. The club’s body language” and highlighted Derry City’s disciplined, “strong‑charactered” style. Rijeka’s European record—47 record stands at 47 wins, 34 draws and 46 defeats defeats, with a +13 goal difference—underscores the importance difference of converting 164‑151. Forward Toni Fruk, the first‑leg advantage into progression. The victory and upcoming travel keep scorer, became only the fourth Rijeka player to exceed 2,000 minutes in a favorable position European competition. The team aims to advance protect its lead and secure progression to the next round of the competition. round.
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- 2026-07-29 09:01 UTC Rijeka heads to Derry for Conference League second leg
- 2026-07-29 08:46 UTC Rijka leads Conference League tie 1‑0
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