Hajduk Fans in Ecstasy

In the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Conference League, Hajduk steamrolled Lithuanian side Žalgiris 5-2, bringing their fans a much-needed dose of joy after two consecutive defeats. Gonzalo Garcia's team was in scintillating form and dominant, and the euphoric reactions from the stands and on social media were immediate.

Bayern Inspiration: Jersey and Result

Hajduk's new away jersey, whose design resembles that of German giants Bayern, became the main talking point among fans. "Jersey like Bayern, result like Bayern," read one comment that perfectly summed up what was seen on the pitch. After the convincing victory, optimism is at an all-time high, though caution hasn't completely disappeared. "Hopefully a three-goal lead will be enough," fans said, adding a telling warning: "Now let's be smart; we don't need the little green men at Poljud again."

Šotiček as Perišić, Livaja Under Fire

Young Šotiček received special ovations, with fans declaring him man of the match. "Šotiček is man of the match, he looks like Perišić," read one enthusiastic comment, comparing his play and appearance to the celebrated Croatian international. On the other hand, the absence of Marko Livaja did not go unnoticed. Some fans pointed out that the team scored five goals without their captain, with a sharp message: "Five goals without Livaja; he's just in the way."

From Joy to Anticipation of the Return Leg

Emotions after the match ranged from pure happiness to disbelief. "I don't know how to act now; we won!", "Finally some joy for us fans," and "Great away performance, hats off to the team," are just some of the comments that capture the mood. There was also room for calling out critics: "Where are you now, naysayers?" The return leg takes place in a week at Poljud, where Hajduk will try to defend their big lead in front of their own fans and confirm their passage to the next round.