Glentoran manager Declan Devine believes his team should feel encouraged ahead of the second leg of their Conference League qualifier against RFS. Despite a 2-1 home loss at the Oval, Devine remains optimistic about his side’s prospects in the return fixture.
New arrival Zeno Rossi opened the scoring for the hosts just seven minutes into his debut. However, the visitors from Latvia managed to secure the win after Martins Kigurs scored twice. Devine noted that the goals conceded were unfortunate, but he praised his team’s disciplined defensive structure and effective counter-attacking strategy.
Devine expressed pride in the collective effort of his players, noting that RFS appeared to be under significant pressure by the end of the match. Rossi in particular received high praise for his performance, especially considering he had only trained with the squad once prior to the game. The Glentoran squad will now prepare to travel to Riga for the decisive second leg scheduled for July 16, aiming to bridge the one-goal deficit.
