Hajduk is in the middle of summer pre-season preparation for the new season. Joan Carrillo's squad played a draw (2:2) against Slovenian Rudar in their first friendly match. Ante Erceg, who took over the captains armband in the second half, scored both goals. The first in the 49th minute with his left foot, on the assist of Zvonimir Kozulj and then 18 minutes later after the solo action, for the final 2:2.
"I'm glad I scored two goals, it's always nice to score a goal for Hajduk, even if it was a friendly match. But most importantly, almost all players played for one half, this is just the first test, and it is important that we are progressing every day, from training to training. We are motivated to work, only half of pre-season preparations have passed, it is important to be ready for the first official match" Erceg said after the match.
The atmosphere in the team is excellent, great team spirit is obvious, which Erceg confirms.
"We maybe feel a little tired, our legs are heavy, which is normal because we are in the middle of preparations. It is important that we carry out the tasks coach Carrillo expects from us. Ever since I've been playing, I have never experienced such fellowship in the team. The atmosphere is great and that gives us optimism for the first official match, the second qualifying round of the Europa League".
In the first official match of the new season, Hajduk will play against the winner of the first qualifying round tie Levski - Sutjeska. In the first - leg match, the Bulgarian team won 3:1.
"We will definitely do our best to be the team that will qualify to the third round. We know that Levski has the advantage after the first game and that they are currently closer as our first opponent than Sutjeska. We are playing the first match at home, in front of our supporters, where I expect the full stadium and the best possible result before the second-leg match. We will try to win without conceding a goal" concluded the best rated Hajduk player in the past season, according to the Club members.
