Lokomotiva Aims for Improved Play in Match Against Gorica

Lokomotiva Zagreb is looking to build on their opening-day success when they host Gorica at Maksimir Stadium. After securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory away against Istra, coach Nikica Jelavić expressed optimism for their upcoming match.

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We are aware that it wasn't as we expected, regarding the game against Istra, however, the result favored us. We won three points, which is the most important thing at the beginning of the season.

Jelavić admitted that the team's performance in the first game did not fully meet expectations, but he stressed the importance of the three points gained at the start of the season. "We are aware that it wasn't as we expected, regarding the game against Istra, however, the result favored us," Jelavić stated. "We won three points, which is the most important thing at the beginning of the season."

He added that the team has analyzed their mistakes and anticipates a significantly improved showing against Gorica. "We saw where we made mistakes, so I expect that in the match against Gorica we will do things much better. I expect us to be good in all segments of the game and I believe in victory."

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We saw where we made mistakes, so I expect that in the match against Gorica we will do things much better. I expect us to be good in all segments of the game and I believe in victory.

Regarding their opponents, Gorica, Jelavić noted that they have also had a difficult start to the season, losing their first match 0-2 at home to Osijek. However, he cautioned against underestimating them, recognizing their distinct style of play under coach Carević, which often involves open football. Lokomotiva captain Matija Subotić echoed the coach's sentiments, emphasizing the team's positive mood and readiness for the challenge.

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The mood is excellent, we worked well this week and we are all eagerly awaiting the match with Gorica. Regardless of the fact that they did not open the championship well, they are a good team and we must not underestimate them. If we are ourselves and respect the demands from training and do everything we have trained, I think we will take all three points.