HNK Hajduk Split defeated Žalgiris 5:2 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League qualifying round. Hajduk made a significant step towards the play-off.
What was the main reason for the victory?
Hajduk was fast, direct, aggressive and of sufficient quality to break down the opponent. The best Hajduk in the attacking phase of the season was visible in all aspects of the game.
Which players were the most important in this match?
Robert Graf, Gonzalo Garcia and the team work in a fragile atmosphere around the club, with a heap of problems that were not created by them. Hajduk did not suffer from possession for possession, which was one of the criticisms of this match.
What was the biggest problem for Hajduk in this match?
Hajduk still has the same problems regardless of the opponent's quality. He often fails to finish the job and allows the opponent to have too much life.
What was the next step for Hajduk in this match?
Hajduk could have resolved the match much earlier. After 20 minutes, he could have led 3:0 and no one would have said that the result was unrealistic.
What was the next step for Hajduk in this season?
Hajduk has not played in the group for 16 years, and it sounds impressive that they have earned three points for the club coefficient this season, which is the best result since the 2003/04 season when they earned a coefficient of 4.196.
