Torcida sent an important message to all Hajduk fans before the match of a generation: 'Let's take the whites to Europe'
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Hajduk Split's fan group Torcida urged supporters to create a unified, loud atmosphere for the crucial Europa Conference League playoff match against Raków Częstochowa.
- The club has a chance to qualify for a European competition for the first time in 16 years, with their last group stage appearance in the 2010/11 season.
- Torcida emphasized the importance of leaving frustrations behind and supporting the team from the first whistle to the last, calling it a "match of generations."
Hajduk Split's influential fan group, Torcida, has issued a powerful call to supporters to rally behind the team for their pivotal Europa Conference League playoff match against Poland's Raków Częstochowa. The club stands on the brink of qualifying for a European competition for the first time in 16 years, a prospect that has generated immense anticipation among the fanbase.
Let's leave frustrations, dissatisfaction, and whistles at home, and let the support be from the first referee's whistle to the last, in every stand, every individual, every clap, every throat.
The upcoming match holds significant weight, as Hajduk has not reached a European group stage since the 2010/11 season. Their last attempt to qualify for a European competition was in the 2022/23 season, where they were eliminated in the final qualifying round. Torcida has labeled this encounter as a "match of generations," underscoring the historical significance of securing a place in Europe.
In a message released the evening before the game, Torcida urged fans to set aside any frustrations or dissatisfaction and to provide unwavering support from the opening whistle to the final. "Let's leave frustrations, dissatisfaction, and whistles at home, and let the support be from the first referee's whistle to the last, in every stand, every individual, every clap, every throat," the group stated.
There are no alibis, no phones and recording, just voice, hands, and scarves in hand. Be aware of the importance of the match. The team from the north is ready and aware, this time we expect it from all others.
Torcida stressed the collective responsibility of the fans to create an electrifying atmosphere, emphasizing that "there are no alibis, no phones and recording, just voice, hands, and scarves in hand." They also requested supporters to arrive an hour early to participate in a planned choreography. "Let's not allow all these words to be a pathetic shot in the dark. Let's take the Whites to Europe! From the East, West, and North!" the message concluded, aiming to unite the stadium in a passionate display of support for a historic achievement.
Let's not allow all these words to be a pathetic shot in the dark. Let's take the Whites to Europe! From the East, West, and North!
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.