Emotivni Garcia ponovno čestitao igračima, a jednog je posebno istaknuo: 'Bilo je sjajno svjedočiti tome'

Hajduk secured a place in the group stage of a European competition for the first time in 16 years, celebrating a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Poland's Rakow. The success sparked a large reception for the team at their Poljud stadium. Coach Gonzalo Garcia, the architect of this achievement, shared his happiness and pride in the team's ability to overcome setbacks during the match. "Of course I am happy. I am proud of the way the team came back every time something went against us in the game. That is the mentality we need, that is the heart and spirit we have," Garcia stated. He emphasized that while they may not always win, such an approach will lead to positive outcomes. Garcia specifically praised player Rokas, who is leaving the club after six years. "It was emotional because of Rokas, he was here for 6 years, he grew up with these players. There is no better way for someone to leave the club than to score a goal that takes the team to Europe. It was very emotional and it was great to witness that," he said. The coach also addressed the long wait for this success, acknowledging fan frustrations over the past 16 years. He expressed confidence in the team's quality to advance further, despite a challenging draw. Looking ahead, Garcia anticipates the difficulty of competing on three fronts, noting the players' fatigue from numerous matches and training sessions. He stressed the need for physical and mental readiness, encouraging the team to enjoy the sport. This achievement marks Garcia's best moment with Hajduk, and he vowed to continue fighting to make the fans proud.

“

Of course I am happy. I am proud of the way the team came back every time something went against us in the game. That is the mentality we need, that is the heart and spirit we have. We will not always win, but with this approach things will be good.