Glentoran seeks to overturn deficit against RFS in second leg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 9:57 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Glentoran manager Declan Devine expressed confidence after a 2-1 loss to RFS in the first leg of their Conference League first round qualifier. The defeat took place at the Oval, with debutant Zeno Rossi scoring for Glentoran before Martins Kigurs netted twice for the visitors. Devine praised his team's effort and plans to focus on their game strategy as they prepare for the second leg in Latvia on July 16. He highlighted the positive aspects of their performance and urged his players to maintain their confidence heading into the crucial matchup.
- •Glentoran lost 2-1 to RFS in the first leg.
- •Zeno Rossi scored for Glentoran on his debut.
- •Martins Kigurs netted twice for RFS.
- •The second leg takes place on July 16 in Latvia.
- •Devine emphasized the team's solid defensive effort.
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Glens 'deserve huge credit' after RFS loss - Devine
- 9:57 PMBBC Sport — Glens 'deserve huge credit' after RFS loss - Devine
"Glentoran manager Declan Devine says his side will "take huge confidence" into the second leg of their Conference League first round qualifier against RFS.
"Glentoran manager Declan Devine says his side will "take huge confidence" into the second leg of their Conference League first round qualifier against RFS.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 9:57 PMGlens 'deserve huge credit' after RFS loss - Devine
Glentoran manager Declan Devine says his side will "take huge confidence" into the second leg of their Conference League first round qualifier against RFS.
- BBC SportJul 9, 2026, 9:57 PMGlens 'deserve huge credit' after RFS loss - Devine
Glentoran manager Declan Devine says his side will "take huge confidence" into the second leg of their Conference League first round qualifier against RFS.
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