Derry City manager reflects on 1-0 defeat to Rijeka in Europe
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Derry City was eliminated from the UEFA Conference League after a 1-0 loss to Rijeka at Brandywell on July 30. Manager Tiernan Lynch expressed disappointment, stating the team was punished for not being braver during the match. Rijeka extended their advantage in the second leg with a goal from Daniel Adu-Adjei in the 14th minute. Despite a positive start, Derry struggled to create opportunities against the experienced Croatian side. They will not advance to face Ilves of Finland in the next round.
- •Derry City loses 1-0 to Rijeka in the UEFA Conference League.
- •Daniel Adu-Adjei scored early, giving Rijeka a strong advantage.
- •Derry struggled to challenge goalkeeper Aleksa Todorovic effectively.
- •Lynch emphasized the need for the team to play more bravely.
- •Rijeka progresses to face Ilves of Finland in the next round.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Derry must be braver - Lynch after European exit
- 9:10 PMBBC Sport — Derry must be braver - Lynch after European exit
"Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch says his side "got punished" during their 1-0 Uefa Conference League second qualifying round defeat against Rijeka which ended their European hopes.
"Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch says his side "got punished" during their 1-0 Uefa Conference League second qualifying round defeat against Rijeka which ended their European hopes.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:13 PMDerry must be braver - Lynch after European exit
Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch says his side "got punished" during their 1-0 Uefa Conference League second qualifying round defeat against Rijeka which ended their European hopes.
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 9:10 PMDerry must be braver - Lynch after European exit
Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch says his side "got punished" during their 1-0 Uefa Conference League second qualifying round defeat against Rijeka which ended their European hopes.
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