Šerla on Europe clash: We won't protect our lead

Ahead of their UEFA Conference League first qualifying round return leg against OFK Petrovac, Vilnius "Žalgiris" coach Andrius Šerla and player Deividas Šešplaukis stressed the importance of maintaining focus. Despite a victory in Montenegro, Šerla cautioned against complacency, stating the team has no intention of simply defending their lead.

"We won the first match, but we cannot relax," Šerla said. "We need to approach the return leg with the same intensity and focus as the first one. We are not going to protect our advantage; we will play to win."

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We won the first match, but we cannot relax. We need to approach the return leg with the same intensity and focus as the first one. We are not going to protect our advantage; we will play to win.

Šešplaukis echoed the coach's sentiments, highlighting the team's determination to secure a strong performance at home. "We respect our opponent, but we are confident in our abilities," he stated. "We want to show our best game and advance to the next round."

The Lithuanian club secured a narrow victory in the away leg, setting up a crucial home fixture where they aim to confirm their progression in the European competition.

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We respect our opponent, but we are confident in our abilities. We want to show our best game and advance to the next round.