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Rijeka defends their 1:0 lead in Finland against Ilves on Thursday, and coach Matjaž Kek revealed the state of the dressing room at a press conference, sending a clear message to his team.

Rijeka visits Finnish side Ilves on Thursday in the return leg of the Conference League third qualifying round with a 1:0 lead. Coach Matjaž Kek stresses there will be no calculations, while former player and coach Elvis Scoria warns of key details that could decide the tie.

The Whites will play an official match in Finland for the first time in history. On Thursday, they face Ilves in the return leg, with coach Matjaž Kek stressing that the team must focus on scoring.

Rijeka defends their 1:0 lead against Ilves in the 3rd qualifying round of the Conference League on Thursday at Tammelan Stadium. Coach Matjaž Kek says his team must not think about the advantage, but focus on the quality of play and scoring goals.

Matej Marković, the 30-year-old goalkeeper of Finland's most decorated club, reveals how Finns play, what weather awaits Rijeka in Tampere, and why Ilves should not be underestimated.

The scorer of Rijeka's only goal against Ilves revealed how extra work on the training ground led to his strike, and he especially thanked the coach for his return to the club.

Rijeka celebrated a 1-0 win against Ilves, but lost two key players at halftime and in the 71st minute, casting a shadow over the European success.

Rijeka beat Ilves 1:0, but coach Matjaž Kek did not hide his dissatisfaction with the finishing. The return of Niko Janković and the arrival of Branko Pavić stand out as major gains, but the question remains whether Jakov Puljić can be the one to solve the problems in attack.

Rijeka edged Ilves by a minimal score in the first leg of the Conference League third qualifying round, but coach Matjaž Kek warns of finishing issues and injuries to key players ahead of the return leg in Finland.

Rijeka celebrated a 1-0 victory at Rujevica with a goal from Janković in the 16th minute, but the coach is aware that the lead is slim and that the return leg in Finland brings entirely different challenges.

Rijeka narrowly defeated Ilves 1:0 at Rujevica, but fans took to social media to express concerns over the team's performance and lack of investment.

Slovenian expert secures four wins in first four matches, team no longer depends on Fruk, and reinforcements are key to continued success

Janković's masterful strike secured victory against Ilves, but Rijeka missed several clear opportunities for a more convincing lead ahead of the return leg in Finland.

A stunning strike in the 16th minute from Niko Janković gave Rijeka the lead against Finnish side Ilves in the third qualifying round of the Conference League.

Rijeka hosts Finnish Ilves at Rujevica tonight in the first leg of the Conference League third qualifying round, and reporter Boris Jovičić reveals the atmosphere just hours before kickoff.

The undefeated Whites from Rujevica host Finnish side Ilves tonight at 8:45 PM in the first leg of the third qualifying round. After three straight wins, Matjaž Kek has prepared his strongest starting eleven for the new European challenge.