Hajduk fans furious after European exit, blame coach for 'debacle'

Hajduk Split's European campaign has ended prematurely after a dramatic 4-0 defeat to Cypriot side Pafos in the second leg of their Europa League qualifying match. The Croatian club, which held a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, conceded four goals in extra time, resulting in a 4-2 aggregate loss and their elimination from the competition.

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I think it's time for the management to leave the club!! This is a disgrace how they played tonight!!

The defeat means Hajduk will now shift their focus to the Conference League, entering the third qualifying round to face Lithuanian club Žalgiris. This outcome has left the club's supporters deeply frustrated and angered, with many taking to social media to voice their disappointment.

Fans overwhelmingly directed their criticism towards head coach Gonzalo García, with comments on Facebook pages expressing outrage over the team's performance and tactical decisions. Many questioned the coach's preparation and strategy, with some calling for his immediate dismissal and others sarcastically suggesting contract extensions.

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Great preparation for the match, never better. They beat us with 30 percent. If you keep this clown, you deserve no better.

Comments included sentiments like "It's time for the management to leave the club!! This is a disgrace how they played tonight!!" and "Great preparation for the match, never better. They beat us with 30 percent. If you keep this clown, you deserve no better." The strong backlash highlights the deep dissatisfaction among the fanbase following another early exit from European competition.

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Where are those who said Garcia is an expert and that we are atomic Hajduk after the last match... Here is the picture that the coach has not a single practiced action after a season...