HMK Rijeka

Happy with the result, unhappy with the performance.

OK, let us start from my earlier posts. I already wrote that this is a new team and we are not sure how good we are. Also, lineup Pavičić, Liber, Ampem, Abass and Drmić never before played together.

I would say that our coach was very brave with starting lineup. We played without defensive midfielder (both of them entered in second half, Lepinjica and Selahi), Pavičić and Liber are more offensively orientated. So, we expected that You will come forward and that we will attack You through fast transition. So, our formation was something like 3-4-3, basically two changes from game against Dinamo lineup, Galović instead Velkovski on central defender and Ampem instead Lepinjica (but this was major change, offensive winger instead defensive midfielder).

But You did not attack as we supposed You will do, majority of Your chances came from fast transition which was our plan. Also, I also mentioned that we are not usually playing on such physical level so we needed time to adapt. And our plan went wrong because we did not play fast enough (one of the reasons is Your good defending, especially in the midfield), we played gear down comparing with game against Dinamo.

From Hibs side, what happened yesterday? Your coach showed some respect and he prepared game actually very good. He did not attack (neither in last 20 minutes), he was very careful not to receive another one. You showed that You are tough and dangerous team, as we expected.

So, my conclusion is: we played not so well and made a draw against serious opponent; I told You that we know how to play european clashes. We now have a week to rest and to prepare for second leg and now we have much clearer picture about Your team. I expect that it will be completely other story in Rijeka, we will certainly attempt to take the ball and to put constant pressure.

And just few notices for the end:
- atmosphere on a stadium was a disaster, You are very quiet audience - on Rujevica it will be completely different, support from the stands will be constant for 90 minutes
- our goalkeeper actually was very good, isn't he?
- I did not expect that You will go against fair play not kicking the ball out because of our injured player, especially because we did it for Your player

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

Happy with the result, unhappy with the performance.

OK, let us start from my earlier posts. I already wrote that this is a new team and we are not sure how good we are. Also, lineup Pavičić, Liber, Ampem, Abass and Drmić never before played together.

I would say that our coach was very brave with starting lineup. We played without defensive midfielder (both of them entered in second half, Lepinjica and Selahi), Pavičić and Liber are more offensively orientated. So, we expected that You will come forward and that we will attack You through fast transition. So, our formation was something like 3-4-3, basically two changes from game against Dinamo lineup, Galović instead Velkovski on central defender and Ampem instead Lepinjica (but this was major change, offensive winger instead defensive midfielder).

But You did not attack as we supposed You will do, majority of Your chances came from fast transition which was our plan. Also, I also mentioned that we are not usually playing on such physical level so we needed time to adapt. And our plan went wrong because we did not play fast enough (one of the reasons is Your good defending, especially in the midfield), we played gear down comparing with game against Dinamo.

From Hibs side, what happened yesterday? Your coach showed some respect and he prepared game actually very good. He did not attack (neither in last 20 minutes), he was very careful not to receive another one. You showed that You are tough and dangerous team, as we expected.

So, my conclusion is: we played not so well and made a draw against serious opponent; I told You that we know how to play european clashes. We now haw a week to rest and to prepare for second leg and now we have much clearer picture about Your team. I expect that it will be completely other story in Rijeka, we will certainly attempt to take the ball and to put constant pressure.

And just few notices for the end:
- atmosphere on a stadium was a disaster, You are very quiet audience - on Rujevica it will be completely different, support from the stands will be constant for 90 minutes
- our goalkeeper actually was very good, isn't he?
- I did not expect that You will go against fair play not kicking the ball out because of our injured player, especially because we did it for Your player

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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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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

Happy with the result, unhappy with the performance.

OK, let us start from my earlier posts. I already wrote that this is a new team and we are not sure how good we are. Also, lineup Pavičić, Liber, Ampem, Abass and Drmić never before played together.

I would say that our coach was very brave with starting lineup. We played without defensive midfielder (both of them entered in second half, Lepinjica and Selahi), Pavičić and Liber are more offensively orientated. So, we expected that You will come forward and that we will attack You through fast transition. So, our formation was something like 3-4-3, basically two changes from game against Dinamo lineup, Galović instead Velkovski on central defender and Ampem instead Lepinjica (but this was major change, offensive winger instead defensive midfielder).

But You did not attack as we supposed You will do, majority of Your chances came from fast transition which was our plan. Also, I also mentioned that we are not usually playing on such physical level so we needed time to adapt. And our plan went wrong because we did not play fast enough (one of the reasons is Your good defending, especially in the midfield), we played gear down comparing with game against Dinamo.

From Hibs side, what happened yesterday? Your coach showed some respect and he prepared game actually very good. He did not attack (neither in last 20 minutes), he was very careful not to receive another one. You showed that You are tough and dangerous team, as we expected.

So, my conclusion is: we played not so well and made a draw against serious opponent; I told You that we know how to play european clashes. We now haw a week to rest and to prepare for second leg and now we have much clearer picture about Your team. I expect that it will be completely other story in Rijeka, we will certainly attempt to take the ball and to put constant pressure.

And just few notices for the end:
- atmosphere on a stadium was a disaster, You are very quiet audience - on Rujevica it will be completely different, support from the stands will be constant for 90 minutes
- our goalkeeper actually was very good, isn't he?
- I did not expect that You will go against fair play not kicking the ball out because of our injured player, especially because we did it for Your player

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I think the reason we did not kick the ball out, was because your player was play acting, there was nothing wrong with him. You are very good at wasting time, it gets right under my skin how many times your players went down as if shot, but recovered very well after treatment. :rolleyes:

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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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 Rijeka boys took the piss last night.

Hope we ****ing hammer you lot next week, no offence.

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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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Your team realised that we had the upper hand in the last 20 minutes and proceeded to try and waste time by constantly lying on the ground. The referee got wise to this aswell.

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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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Well thank god for that! There must have been 6 or 7 occasions a Rijeka player went to ground without even being touched, it’s so embarrassing watching grown men behave that way.

I expect Rijeka to be much better next week but was surprised at how little they created last night, especially with the likes of Drmic in their team. Very lucky to get a draw.

Ironically I thought our midfield was the technically superior of the two. Interesting that neither played without a defensive midfielder, it definitely made for a more exciting game.

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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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I agree we should have kicked it out.

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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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It should be entirely up to the referee to stop the game, not the players. They often do though if it is merited and yes, it is normal for the players to judge if the opposition is cheating or not, especially when it is obvious and happening all the time.

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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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If thats the case your games must be stopped every 30 seconds.

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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Originally Posted by neil7908

I agree we should have kicked it out.

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Every single time they went down? It happened about 5 times in the last 20 minutes. At one point instead of taking a free kick the goalkeeper seemed to have their defender in some sort of full Nelson and just completely ignoring the free kick.

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Originally Posted by DiscoDoidge

The Rijeka boys took the piss last night.

Hope we ****ing hammer you lot next week, no offence.

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Non taken.

I think You will not.

We will see soon.

Hibs played well, some of the best football I have seen from them for quite some time. We should have had atleast 3 or 4 goals. Which would have wrapped the tie up and Gogic needs to be dropped.

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

Every single time they went down? It happened about 5 times in the last 20 minutes. At one point instead of taking a free kick the goalkeeper seemed to have their defender in some sort of full Nelson and just completely ignoring the free kick.

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There was one clear point in the game when DH hit one of their players hard and he was down for a bit. It wasn't like we were attacking with any intent so imo should have kicked it out. That would even it up and then we can leave in the refs hands.

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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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A steward at the East Stand said they were expecting some Croatian fans trying to get in.

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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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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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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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While i wont say we dont see it here, we dont see it as much as we did last night. It was clear some of your players were just trying to fracture the game and stop it as much as they could in that 2nd half.

It's probably a culture thing, we laugh at players who do this like your players did and other countries do.

It's just something we see little of, although again it does happen from time to time but never to the extent it does when we play foreign teams.

We see it as a form of cheating.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

Happy with the result, unhappy with the performance.

OK, let us start from my earlier posts. I already wrote that this is a new team and we are not sure how good we are. Also, lineup Pavičić, Liber, Ampem, Abass and Drmić never before played together.

I would say that our coach was very brave with starting lineup. We played without defensive midfielder (both of them entered in second half, Lepinjica and Selahi), Pavičić and Liber are more offensively orientated. So, we expected that You will come forward and that we will attack You through fast transition. So, our formation was something like 3-4-3, basically two changes from game against Dinamo lineup, Galović instead Velkovski on central defender and Ampem instead Lepinjica (but this was major change, offensive winger instead defensive midfielder).

But You did not attack as we supposed You will do, majority of Your chances came from fast transition which was our plan. Also, I also mentioned that we are not usually playing on such physical level so we needed time to adapt. And our plan went wrong because we did not play fast enough (one of the reasons is Your good defending, especially in the midfield), we played gear down comparing with game against Dinamo.

From Hibs side, what happened yesterday? Your coach showed some respect and he prepared game actually very good. He did not attack (neither in last 20 minutes), he was very careful not to receive another one. You showed that You are tough and dangerous team, as we expected.

So, my conclusion is: we played not so well and made a draw against serious opponent; I told You that we know how to play european clashes. We now haw a week to rest and to prepare for second leg and now we have much clearer picture about Your team. I expect that it will be completely other story in Rijeka, we will certainly attempt to take the ball and to put constant pressure.

And just few notices for the end:
- atmosphere on a stadium was a disaster, You are very quiet audience - on Rujevica it will be completely different, support from the stands will be constant for 90 minutes
- our goalkeeper actually was very good, isn't he?
- I did not expect that You will go against fair play not kicking the ball out because of our injured player, especially because we did it for Your player

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Interesting to hear views and it’s quite funny to have an opposition supporter on here.

What crowd attendance do you expect in Croatia ? Do you have ultras who will make noise ?

I see on your teams Twitter not many fans comment - why is that ?

Also your team did look like they were getting to know each other. Very dangerous quick attacking players but I think we can cause you problems at the back.

Hibs fans are annoyed as we had chances to score more goals and similar to last season we didn’t take our chances.

Also what are the Rijeka players getting paid ? Wasn’t sure the difference between Scottish league players and Croatian players - is there good television deals in Croatia to generate money or ?

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Originally Posted by GreenCastle

Interesting to hear views and it’s quite funny to have an opposition supporter on here.

What crowd attendance do you expect in Croatia ? Do you have ultras who will make noise ?

I see on your teams Twitter not many fans comment - why is that ?

Also your team did look like they were getting to know each other. Very dangerous quick attacking players but I think we can cause you problems at the back.

Hibs fans are annoyed as we had chances to score more goals and similar to last season we didn’t take our chances.

Also what are the Rijeka players getting paid ? Wasn’t sure the difference between Scottish league players and Croatian players - is there good television deals in Croatia to generate money or ?

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

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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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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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That said, Hibs fans were very quiet last night. Maybe would have made a difference had they not been

Often wondered, instead of kicking the ball out if an opponent appears injured, why don't we boot it back towards their keeper. It then puts the liability onto him to put the ball out or not and we then get possession back from the throw.

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Originally Posted by ShadesLongThrow

Often wondered, instead of kicking the ball out if an opponent appears injured, why don't we boot it back towards their keeper. It then puts the liability onto him to put the ball out or not and we then get possession back from the throw.

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Because if they are intent on wasting time he'd probably waste a few seconds before booting it back into the stand as far as he could from their goal line.

Interesting given some of the treatment handed out to Martin Boyle last night the Rijeka fan talks about not being used to playing at such a physical level…..

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Originally Posted by ShadesLongThrow

Often wondered, instead of kicking the ball out if an opponent appears injured, why don't we boot it back towards their keeper. It then puts the liability onto him to put the ball out or not and we then get possession back from the throw.

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Would rather leave it to the ref to stop the play. Also if you put the ball out for one of your players to get treatment the other team should not be obliged to give it back.

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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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Play acting of the level we saw last night is extremely uncommon in Scottish football. Players who get a reputation for it tend to get a fair amount of criticism and either leave or tone it down a bit.

If we're leading by one goal going into the final few minutes, we might do it a bit, just as a treat. :wink:

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Originally Posted by jeffers

Interesting given some of the treatment handed out to Martin Boyle last night the Rijeka fan talks about not being used to playing at such a physical level…..

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Must’ve been lost in translation sure he meant to say “We believed our own hype, didn’t treat you with enough respect and thought all we had to do was turn up and beat a long ball team that’s nowhere near our level”

Found it hilarious how their manager called us a long ball team just for me to be subjected to their left back launching at least 4 long diagonals out of play in the first half alone.

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Originally Posted by SaulGoodman

Must’ve been lost in translation sure he meant to say “We believed our own hype, didn’t treat you with enough respect and thought all we had to do was turn up and beat a long ball team that’s nowhere near our level”

Found it hilarious how their manager called us a long ball team just for me to be subjected to their left back launching at least 4 long diagonals out of play in the first half alone.

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I said exactly what I ment to say. Read it once more if You did not understand it first time.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

I said exactly what I ment to say. Read it once more if You did not understand it first time.

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I understood it fine pal I just thought it was *****.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

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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Cheers for this. :thumbsup:

I have to say Rijeka did come across as an argogant bunch pre match and I thought they looked nothing special last night. Would love it if we turned them over next week. Late winner from Doidge from a long ball :wink:

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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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One of your players was rolling around after the ball hit him on the shin. 😂. I’d expect your very noisy fans to boo him for that nonsense.

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Originally Posted by jeffers

Interesting given some of the treatment handed out to Martin Boyle last night the Rijeka fan talks about not being used to playing at such a physical level…..

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My thoughts exactly!

That was a bit of a buzz last night. We could have won comfortably having made a few good chances and slipping up only once, but wasn't to be. Maybe this team needs just a wee bit longer to gel and looking forward to the rest of the season and beyond.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

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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Thanks for taking the time to do this.

What’s the situation about covid testing on way back ? Where do you get these ?

Also what’s your prediction for the next game ?

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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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I think our set pieces have looked very decent this season so far. Good delivery from Magennis and we looked at threat every time.

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Originally Posted by tamig

I think our set pieces have looked very decent this season so far. Good delivery from Magennis and we looked at threat every time.

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Did he not put the ball straight out for a goal kick from a corner last night?

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Originally Posted by GreenCastle

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

What’s the situation about covid testing on way back ? Where do you get these ?

Also what’s your prediction for the next game ?

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Covid tests:
http://www.kvarner.hr/en/tourism/pla...s_for_tourists

You have a link to Excel file with all info about testing (location, price, working hours, contact etc).

Game - well, I wouldn't be Rijeka fan if I think that we will loose, wouldn't I?:wink:

I enjoyed the game last night and its good to hear the views of a Rijecka fan.

I had expected Rijecka to be better than they were. However I suspect at home Rijecka will be a very different proposition. Hibs may regret not taking some of the many chances and taking a lead into the game. 3-1 would have been a fair reflection. Rijecka struck me as being similar to Hibs and would be top 6 in Scotland, show up well in cups but wouldnt be good enough to challenge rangers or celtic.

I am with others though who were very frustrated by and dont like the game disruption tactics and thats not the way the game should be played but sadly it is the way it now goes and we just have to deal with that. We do have to accept that Boyle did do similar for the 3rd booking so we are not innocent.

However, it is all to play for and Hibs are more than capable of scoring and in fact may be more ,likley to score when the onus is on Rijecka to play a more open game and leave space for Hibs to exploit.

My main regret is on travel restrictions as I would have quite liked a mini break

Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Did he not put the ball straight out for a goal kick from a corner last night?

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Once only. Everything else was on the button. Best set piece delivery we've had in years imo.

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Originally Posted by Skol

I enjoyed the game last night and its good to hear the views of a Rijecka fan.

I had expected Rijecka to be better than they were. However I suspect at home Rijecka will be a very different proposition. Hibs may regret not taking some of the many chances and taking a lead into the game. 3-1 would have been a fair reflection. Rijecka struck me as being similar to Hibs and would be top 6 in Scotland, show up well in cups but wouldnt be good enough to challenge rangers or celtic.

I am with others though who were very frustrated by and dont like the game disruption tactics and thats not the way the game should be played but sadly it is the way it now goes and we just have to deal with that. We do have to accept that Boyle did do similar for the 3rd booking so we are not innocent.

However, it is all to play for and Hibs are more than capable of scoring and in fact may be more ,likley to score when the onus is on Rijecka to play a more open game and leave space for Hibs to exploit.

My main regret is on travel restrictions as I would have quite liked a mini break

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We will get at least a couple of good chances over there, whether we take them or not thats the issue.

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Originally Posted by Callum_62

Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too

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He was a liability without the ball though. Talented on it no doubt.

Think we missed a huge opportunity last night. On the balance of the play and chances, I would say that we're a much better team than HNK Rijeka. It really frustrates me why we suddenly think because a team comes from Croatia that they are world beaters. They were tidy and moved the forward well, after a shaky start but the were nothing special. On another day, Hibs could have scored four goals.

I'm fully expecting Hibs to win over in Croatia - theonlywayisup.

Re the trying to disrupt play by staying down, as clear as day they were at it. Every time, the ref could see that. Once their player realised that they were not going to get the foul, they were up and back into position without even the need for the magic sponge. Cheats, they are.

Focus on the positives, let other focus on the negatives.

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Originally Posted by Callum_62

Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too

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It's probably just a sign of the times.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

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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Excellent bit of use of the forum, thank you.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

- I did not expect that You will go against fair play not kicking the ball out because of our injured player, especially because we did it for Your player

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your player was not injured, he tried to stop play and when he realised the referee didn't fall for the cheating he got up :agree:

I noticed JR sounding quite confident in our away record, which albeit very good, was built up in empty stadiums across Scotland during the pandemic.

I think a packed, hot cauldron of a ground in Croatia might be a different challenge altogether.

Really hope we don’t rue all those missed chances as they will be a different side at home.

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Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip

I noticed JR sounding quite confident in our away record, which albeit very good, was built up in empty stadiums across Scotland during the pandemic.

I think a packed, hot cauldron of a ground in Croatia might be a different challenge altogether.

Really hope we don’t rue all those missed chances as they will be a different side at home.

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It won't be packed.

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Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip

I noticed JR sounding quite confident in our away record, which albeit very good, was built up in empty stadiums across Scotland during the pandemic.

I think a packed, hot cauldron of a ground in Croatia might be a different challenge altogether.

Really hope we don’t rue all those missed chances as they will be a different side at home.

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Is Rijeka a hot cauldron?

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Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too


I think he's a vegetarian - sure I saw him driving around in a little red courgette.

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Originally Posted by Callum_62

Is Rijeka a hot cauldron?

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Dunno, never been. You?

I think they have quite a good home record though. Certainly 5k vocal Croatian fans will be a different prospect to what we’ve faced when building up our away record.

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Originally Posted by Callum_62

Is Rijeka a hot cauldron?

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Reckon it's more like a tepid soup bowl

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Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip

Dunno, never been. You?

I think they have quite a good home record though. Certainly 5k vocal Croatian fans will be a different prospect to what we’ve faced when building up our away record.

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It's quite an open stadium and only has 3 stands. I honestly don't think 4 or 5 thousand fans will make much of a difference to our performance at all.

4-1 would have been a fair reflection last night. Let them out of jail massively. Really hope it doesn’t cost us next week [emoji53]

The Croatians were decent but nothing special. Their No.10 is their best player.

Crosses into the box for heading opportunites could be the way to put this team under pressure. I thought they looked vunerable to high balls into the box and while I'm no fan of Doidge he could be the man to expose their heading abilities and test the goalie. Hanlon and Porteous should both be up the park for every set piece too.

Defensively I thought Hibs were fine. Rijeka appear to want to get shots away rather work their way to the byeline although ironically that was how they scored. They seemed intent on jockeying into a shooting position so blocks and a tight central defensive unit will be important for Hibs.

Hibs to go through by a couple of goals.

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

It's quite an open stadium and only has 3 stands. I honestly don't think 4 or 5 thousand fans will make much of a difference to our performance at all.

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Fingers crossed. We could have had the tie put to bed last night with the amount of missed chances.

Some info about the stadium and support

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_Rujevica
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armada_Rijeka

Well, You are convinced You will go through, on the other side we are convinced that we will go through.

Someone is wrong.

Either way, let the better side win on Thursday and hopefully the other side will not have bitter taste because of some ref decision.

I don't think anyone is convinced one way or the other.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

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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Just to add two more things:

Covid rules and masks

Basically, everything is the same as before covid. People living more-less normally and socializing.

Masks are obligatory in public transport, taxies and in markets or shops generally. Not obligatory in bars and restaurants. Also, no restriction for the type of masks, every mask is valid.

Parking

If You are coming by the car, You should be aware that whole center of the town is under obligatory payment during the day, usually between 7 am and 7 pm. If You are staying in hotel, they do have free parking options for their guests but it should be noted during reservation. Also, there are some underground garages in the center, I believe that You can take a daily ticket for example.

Outside of the town center there is no parking payment.

I think that I wrote everything now.

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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan

Well, You are convinced You will go through, on the other side we are convinced that we will go through.

Someone is wrong.

Either way, let the better side win on Thursday and hopefully the other side will not have bitter taste because of some ref decision.

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I don't think most Hibs fans are convinced we will go through. I think we showed last night we are the better side but with the return leg being in Croatia, and the heat, it certainly makes it a very even match.

Before the tie I made Rijeka favourites about 75/25 in your favour. I've got to be honest and say you were not anywhere near as good as I assumed you would be and I reckon the tie is probably 50/50 now.

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

I don't think most Hibs fans are convinced we will go through. I think we showed last night we are the better side but with the return leg being in Croatia, and the heat, it certainly makes it a very even match.

Before the tie I made Rijeka favourites about 75/25 in your favour. I've got to be honest and say you were not anywhere as good as I assumed you would be and I reckon the tie is probably 50/50 now.

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Actually, I never put any odds here as You noticed.

There is one fact I repeated, this is new team, it will be ups and downs, especially early in the season. Especially beacuse we had some player out due to covid regulations recently. Also, some of our players are awaiting transfers and definitely not 100% in, also we will have some new arrivals soon. Etc, etc.

We did not play good game yesterday but despite that, we did not loose. I believe that we will play much better at home. So You will have to play on perhaps higher level then yesterday to beat us at home.

Not saying it will be easy for any side, but it will be a kind of different game for sure.

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Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too


I think he's a vegetarian - sure I saw him driving around in a little red courgette.

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Maybe just be my psychedelic sense of humour but this deserves much more credit [emoji2956]


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Actually, I never put any odds here as You noticed.

There is one fact I repeated, this is new team, it will be ups and downs, especially early in the season. Especially beacuse we had some player out due to covid regulations recently. Also, some of our players are awaiting transfers and definitely not 100% in, also we will have some new arrivals soon. Etc, etc.

We did not play good game yesterday but despite that, we did not loose. I believe that we will play much better at home. So You will have to play on perhaps higher level then yesterday to beat us at home.

Not saying it will be easy for any side, but it will be a kind of different game for sure.

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I don’t think we need to play at a higher level to be fair, Rijeka couldn’t live with us at times. I think we just need to take our chances. A fair referee wouldn’t hurt. Our front 3 weren’t at it last night but I expect them to be much better next week.


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We did not play good game yesterday but despite that, we did not loose. I believe that we will play much better at home. So You will have to play on perhaps higher level then yesterday to beat us at home.

Not saying it will be easy for any side, but it will be a kind of different game for sure.

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or just take our chances next time

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or just take our chances next time

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And be awarded a penalty when we should have had one.

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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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You sir have been a very welcome contributor to this forum, however I've never seen an atmosphere score a goal and I'm not so sure that your goalkeeper is anywhere near the standard of your previous No.1's.

Hibs to go through by 2 clear goals.

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And be awarded a penalty when we should have had one.

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there's that as well of course :)

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I don't think most Hibs fans are convinced we will go through. I think we showed last night we are the better side but with the return leg being in Croatia, and the heat, it certainly makes it a very even match.

Before the tie I made Rijeka favourites about 75/25 in your favour. I've got to be honest and say you were not anywhere near as good as I assumed you would be and I reckon the tie is probably 50/50 now.

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Think everyone was caught up in the Rijeka hype - even the Hibs players. I was quite shocked at how poor they were on the ball and how panicked they were at the back when pressed. No question, they were well organised, but that's all you can say. Rijeka are no better than a Motherwell or St Johnstone.

Hibs & Jack Ross will now know that and that's why you are hearing them talk about beating Rijeka over the two legs. Think we've got a good chance of going though.

Know they've come in for some stick for time-wasting and playing dead, but I was pleasantly surprised how well they competed, took tackles and just got on with it. None of the usual histrionics you usually get from Continental clubs at ER.