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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
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 ?