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Kek satisfied with win after returning to Rujevica: 'First goal achieved'
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Kek satisfied with win after returning to Rujevica: 'First goal achieved'

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rijeka defeated Derry City 1-0 in their first European match of the season, with Toni Fruk scoring the lone goal.
  • Coach Matjaž Kek expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and achieving their initial goal of winning the match.
  • Kek praised Fruk's contribution and the strong support from the fans on his return to coaching Rijeka.

Rijeka secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Derry City in their opening European Conference League fixture, marking a successful return for coach Matjaž Kek. Toni Fruk's 52nd-minute goal proved decisive, giving Rijeka a slender but valuable lead heading into the second leg.

Our first goal was to win this match. We had complete control. We executed what we planned well, and that first goal is achieved.

— Matjaž KekAfter the match, commenting on the team's performance and the victory.

Kek, back at the helm of the club, emphasized that the team fulfilled its primary objective. "Our first goal was to win this match. We had complete control. We executed what we planned well, and that first goal is achieved," he stated. The coach highlighted Fruk's importance to the squad, praising his mentality and expressing significant respect for the player.

He means a lot to the team. I love his mentality, and we have great respect for him.

— Matjaž KekPraising goalscorer Toni Fruk.

The atmosphere at the Rujevica stadium was electric, with fans showing strong support for Kek's return. "It was never in doubt that the fans would stand behind their club. You just have to earn it with will and desire. For me, this was wonderful because I returned to Rujevica," Kek added, reflecting on the positive reception.

It was never in doubt that the fans would stand behind their club. You just have to earn it with will and desire. For me, this was wonderful because I returned to Rujevica.

— Matjaž KekCommenting on the fans' support on his return to the club.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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