HMK Rijeka

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Originally Posted by BS44

Did any Rijeka fans make it into the stadium for the game last night? The police had stopped roughly about 15 lads opposite side of the street from the West Stand before the match started

I don't think their cunning plan with a few of them wearing Hibs scarves as a disguise worked, and they got huckled

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There was a small group of our fans in Edinburgh, of course.

Our fans go on every away game. If away fans were allowed, we would come in bigger numbers definitely.

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Originally Posted by Diclonius

Not to come across too harshly (indeed, a lot less than the other posters), but we did kick the ball out of play the first few times your players were injured. We stopped once it became apparent that it was a deliberate time wasting tactic. Near the end one of your players went down every 2-3 mins.

I think it will be a very different game in Croatia, but we've shown that we're not quite as technically worse off as you than both of us thought, and it'll be a close game.

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Yeah it’s odd as if it’s a genuine injury players will kick the ball out but if it’s just because a player is time wasting or slowing the game down to stop momentum that’s when players get frustrated.

The guy with the back issue and the goalkeeper last night - what was that all about?

Scottish fans can’t stand someone who makes it look like a serious injury then is completely fine.

Saying that I think Hibs need to do better when winning to slow the game down. You saw it at the Euros from about 80th minute teams were clever to do everything to stop any possible opposition momentum.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

I already answered all of these questions....:wink:

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Sorry didn’t read full thread - found the answers now thanks !

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Originally Posted by Andy74

On your very last point, we don’t have much tolerance for cheating. If players are genuinely injured there will be more support to put the ball out.

If your players roll on the ground after every challenge then don’t expect it.

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Correct. Said it on the match thread but I think kicking the ball out is nonsense anyway. Play until the ref stops it. It's not a pre season friendly.

Don't think we should fear going over there next week. Looks like the stadium only really had 3 stands, with a couple rows of terracing behind one of the goals. We've played in more atmospheric grounds and coped.

Still don't think we tested their keeper enough to really gauge how good he is, as every shot was right at him, and he still palmed it straight to Boyle for the goal. They also don't look solid at the back, especially defending set pieces.

Much more confident than I was before yesterday. We can do them.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

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There's the answer right there. The ref didn’t stop it so even he realised it was time wasting.

Same with your number 36 near the end, he was kicking the ground whilst he was down as if to make out "The pain is so bad I'm having to kick the ground." When did anyone, who was genuinely injured, ever kick the ground like that?

If Rijeka go ahead next week we can expect a lot more of it from right after they score.

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Originally Posted by Souter96Mac

Don't think we should fear going over there next week. Looks like the stadium only really had 3 stands, with a couple rows of terracing behind one of the goals. We've played in more atmospheric grounds and coped.

Still don't think we tested their keeper enough to really gauge how good he is, as every shot was right at him, and he still palmed it straight to Boyle for the goal. They also don't look solid at the back, especially defending set pieces.

Much more confident than I was before yesterday. We can do them.

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Agreed regarding the atmosphere.

Our players are used to playing in derbies, at Celtic Park, Ibrox and Hampden plus internationals so I doubt they'll bat an eye lid at the atmosphere. They'll probably only be about 5000 or 6000 there.

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

Agreed regarding the atmosphere.

Our players are used to playing in derbies, at Celtic Park, Ibrox and Hampden plus internationals so I doubt they'll bar an eye lid at the atmosphere.

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I think some fans of European teams seem to think they invented atmosphere.

8,000 capacity stadium with a bit of noise isn't going to give us much trouble on that front compared with Tynecastle, Ibrox etc.

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Originally Posted by Souter96Mac

Don't think we should fear going over there next week. Looks like the stadium only really had 3 stands, with a couple rows of terracing behind one of the goals. We've played in more atmospheric grounds and coped.

Still don't think we tested their keeper enough to really gauge how good he is, as every shot was right at him, and he still palmed it straight to Boyle for the goal. They also don't look solid at the back, especially defending set pieces.

Much more confident than I was before yesterday. We can do them.

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:agree:

It looks like Ross County's ground. Can't see intimidation being a factor.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

There was a small group of our fans in Edinburgh, of course.

Our fans go on every away game. If away fans were allowed, we would come in bigger numbers definitely.

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Back to the match absolutely everything you did went through Pavlicic who was easily your best player.
Drmic looked really slow but am sure will be a different animal at home stadium.
You are in the driving seat now but we don't often lose away from home so still an interesting situation.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

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The commentators made the point that it took over a minute for the ball to be kicked out of play after the Hibs player went down injured. In the situation where the ball was not kicked out after the Rijeka player went down, the ball eventually went out for a by kick within a similar time frame. I've not watched the replay to verify the timings but that's what was pointed out at the time.

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Originally Posted by Andy74

I think some fans of European teams seem to think they invented atmosphere.

8,000 capacity stadium with a bit of noise isn't going to give us much trouble on that front compared with Tynecastle, Ibrox etc.

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I’m sure the Rijeka fan said their attendance at the last game was something like 2,000 as well. If we start well and get on the front foot there won’t be any atmosphere

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Originally Posted by davhibby

I’m sure the Rijeka fan said their attendance at the last game was something like 2,000 as well. If we start well and get on the front foot there won’t be any atmosphere

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It's the heat that worries me more. As others have said, these players have been at Ibrox with 50k Sevco fans.

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Originally Posted by davhibby

I’m sure the Rijeka fan said their attendance at the last game was something like 2,000 as well. If we start well and get on the front foot there won’t be any atmosphere

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Yeah last few games they got around 2000 fans?!! How can they moan about our atmosphere.

Anyway Rijeka are now unbeaten in last 15 games and haven’t lost at joke since May.

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Originally Posted by Andy74

I think some fans of European teams seem to think they invented atmosphere.

8,000 capacity stadium with a bit of noise isn't going to give us much trouble on that front compared with Tynecastle, Ibrox etc.

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thats what I was thinking..will be like a Scottish Cup tie at a decent sized lower league team atmosphere wise (doesnt look like Rijeka sell out the 8k very often from the limited research i did on them previous to the tie). Will be nothing like Ibrox, Celtic Park or Tynecastle in a derby.

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Originally Posted by Souter96Mac

Don't think we should fear going over there next week. Looks like the stadium only really had 3 stands, with a couple rows of terracing behind one of the goals. We've played in more atmospheric grounds and coped.

Still don't think we tested their keeper enough to really gauge how good he is, as every shot was right at him, and he still palmed it straight to Boyle for the goal. They also don't look solid at the back, especially defending set pieces.

Much more confident than I was before yesterday. We can do them.

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Their goalie looked hopeless, even in the warm up he was chucking them in!

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Originally Posted by GreenCastle

Yeah last few games they got around 2000 fans?!! How can they moan about our atmosphere.

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I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

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Originally Posted by BS44

Did any Rijeka fans make it into the stadium for the game last night? The police had stopped roughly about 15 lads opposite side of the street from the West Stand before the match started

I don't think their cunning plan with a few of them wearing Hibs scarves as a disguise worked, and they got huckled

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They wouldn't have had tickets I wouldn't think.

Surely they can arrest them just for being in the street? :confused:

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

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Tbf that’ll usually happen when your capped at 5,000 supporters. On a normal night it would’ve been 16k/17k & there would’ve been a big difference.

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Originally Posted by Partyraiser

Their goalie looked hopeless, even in the warm up he was chucking them in!

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Yet he pulled of a great save from Boyle I think in the first half then saved Nisbets point blank header (although Boyle put the rebound in) then saved the one on one in stoppage time. He wasn't that bad. Macey on the other hand should have done better at their goal. That cross was his all day long.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

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Not sure what you were expecting with everyone distanced from eachother and the stadium 3/4 empty due to COVID restrictions.

5000 fans in a stadium of 20000 is never going to make much noise unless they are grouped together, which we couldn't be.

You might have a decent atmosphere next week, but as other posters have said it's going to be absolutely nothing like a full ibrox or Celtic park which our players are used to.

Rijeka service information

I know that some of You are coming here, so here are some service info I hope You will find useful.

Language

Many Croats speak fluent English, especially young ones (do not speak Scottish although :greengrin) so You will not get lost

Currency

Official currency is Croatian Kuna (HRK), it is not allowed to pay in another currency. In the town centre there are many small exchange offices (Croatian word is Mjenjačnica), fastest and most favorable way to change money.

Cash or credit cards

Cash is still received everywhere and often is a preferable way of payment (especially in bars). Of course, credit cards will be accepted but before starting to eat and drink check about availability of credit cards, not all bars or restaurants accept them, majority yes, but not all.

Transport

Public transport is only by bus. Bus tickets can be obtained in bus or on every kiosk selling newspaper. Since You will be within city limits, Zone 1 ticket is ok.
Taxi is cheap and most cheapest is Cammeo, You have app for mobile phones to order it. Also, we have Uber here.

Eat and drink

Bars are virtually everywhere in the center of the town. There is a long street in the center, Korzo, pedestrian zone. I will not reccomend any because I am not in age anymore going out on weekends and drinking alcohol. You will manage for sure. Working time is up to midnight, covid rules, no exceptions.
There is a number of small restaurants in the center, especially around central market. So, some names are: Mornar, Antack, Feral, Zlatna školjka, Primorska konoba.... Also, there is a McDonald and few pizzerias in the center.

Sightseeing

I am sure that You will not have any time for that, but just two recomendations:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijeka_Tunnel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trsat_Castle

Shopping

Also do not think that You will need this info.:greengrin
You can buy food, beer and cigarettes in small stores in the city. Also, kiosks with newspapers sell cigarettes, petrol stations have also beer and cigarettes.
Regarding shopping malls, two of them within city limits, Tower center (Pećine area) and ZTC center (Mlaka area), both reachable by the bus.

Sea and sun

Beaches are on far west (****rida area) and far east (Pećine) parts of the town, within bus zone 1. For football fans beach below our old stadium can be interesting (especially because of beach bar called Morski prasac or Sea pig). Also, above the stadium there is a best fish restaurant in town, konoba Ribica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_****rida

Rijeka fan shop

Situated in the center, address is Pavla Rittera Vitezovića 1.

Souvenir shop

Most famous one is Poneštrica, address is Trg 128. brigade, close to hotel Bonavia. Only hand made local souvenirs, no made in China or Taiwan. Good choice for Your better halfs at home.:wink:

For beer lovers

Goblet beer store, address is Andrije Medulića 6. Choice of beers from all around the world.

If You have additional questions, feel free to ask.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

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Atmosphere wasn't great but we were limited to 25% of our capacity, fans had to be distanced from each other and large groups were not allowed to sit together which meant our singing section was not present.

The atmosphere probably will be better next week as you are not under as strict conditions but our players will have played in far more intense and intimidating atmospheres than 5000 or so in your small ground.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

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It is very different when we have to have only a quarter of the stadium occupied across 2 stands - we also has supporters spaced out and nobody was in their usual seats or areas so like minded fans or groups were not together. Most didn't wear them but face masks are supposed to be worn during the game too.

A full stadium against our rival teams and there is plenty atmosphere.

I'm sure your 2,000 fans will gather together and make a lot of noise but we are used to playing in a lot worse!

Well, I am not reffering that Your players will be afraid of atmosphere on Rujevica, I am more reffering that home squad will have much more support from the stands then Hibernian players had yesterday.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

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If you've got spare time today, I'd search 'Hibs Sunshine on Leith' into YouTube and spend some time watching the videos that appear. That will give you a good indication of our atmosphere.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Yet he pulled of a great save from Boyle I think in the first half then saved Nisbets point blank header (although Boyle put the rebound in) then saved the one on one in stoppage time. He wasn't that bad. Macey on the other hand should have done better at their goal. That cross was his all day long.

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Zibby used to make saves too, didn't make him any better than hopeless. We didn't test their goalie nearly enough

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

Beaches are on far west (****rida area) and far east (Pećine) parts of the town, within bus zone 1. For football fans beach below our old stadium can be interesting (especially because of beach bar called Morski prasac or Sea pig). Also, above the stadium there is a best fish restaurant in town, konoba Ribica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_****rida

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For anyone wondering what got censored there, think German philospher. This is the stadium mentioned.

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Originally Posted by nonshinyfinish

For anyone wondering what got censored there, think German philospher. This is the stadium mentioned.

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Yes, censored is K A N T. :greengrin

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

No problem, so when we do not kick the ball out in second leg because we think that Your player is acting, You will not be angry. I can accept that.

Reason that we slowed down could be physical intensity of the game. Tempo was not so fast but intensity was. As I said, we are usually not playing on such intensity.

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