Martin Zlomislić, the captain and goalkeeper of Rijeka, expressed his disappointment following the team's recent loss to Hajduk at Poljud, attributing the defeat to missed opportunities during the match, especially in the second half. He noted that the team was aware of the challenges they faced post-European matches, which might have contributed to their performance fatigue. A critical moment in the game was the red card shown to Dejan Petrović, which shifted the dynamics of the match despite Rijeka's initial strong performance.

Zlomislić emphasized that although the red card altered the game, Rijeka had two excellent chances that they failed to convert, which proved crucial. He described the moment leading up to Hajduk's winning goal, where a defensive lapse after a brief spell of solid defense led to a quick counterattack. There was a sense of frustration within the team, as they believed they could have capitalized better on their opportunities, especially given their ability to create chances even when down a player.

Despite the frustrations from the match, Zlomislić is looking forward to the upcoming cup game, suggesting that the team needs to regroup and learn from their mistakes. The sentiment is clear that the team holds potential, and with a focus on conversion of chances, they could achieve better results in subsequent matches, both in the league and the upcoming cup competition.