Dario Marešić: Livaja is the best player in the league and it is special to assist him. We deservedly won

Of course, I’m overjoyed about the debut. First of all, happy for the win. I would also like to praise the whole team since it is the third game in a row that they have won and the third in a row without conceding a goal, that is also very important – said Mareši.

Rijeka is left without Petrovič, Garcia puts you in. What did he tell you what the task was?

– Well, nothing, he just said to go in and play my game. I know, I Garcia. He didn’t have to tell me much. I know how the team works. us for tactics because he worked very similarly in Istria. Mine was to go in and do my best and help the team.

Hajduk had the pressure in the continuation and the initiative, but until the 79th minute there weren’t exactly the right opportunities?

– And it’s hard when. Rijeka had a red card and it’s difficult when they defend with all the players, almost everyone is standing in the penalty area. It’s very difficult, but we stuck to the plan and were patient, and in the end we were rewarded with that one goal and we won the game.

The problem is at the beginning of the second half?

– It was very, very difficult. Spica was very fast and it’s difficult when they stand very low, and then they hit a long ball, and we weren’t ready for that. Good luck, Toni Silić he saved us twice and we needed that to stabilize after that. I don’t think they even crossed the center after that. Kudos to Toni for saving us then, but at the end of the day I think the victory in the match was deserved.

What was it like for you to play in Poljud for 23,500 spectators?

– I didn’t have such an atmosphere in HNL, only when I played away here. I am very happy for my debut, of course also for the victory, and besides that I was able to assist. I especially like Marko because I really see him as a real captain and the best player in the HNL. That’s what I’m saying moreć for years, and now that I wear the Hajduk jersey and can assist him, it’s really special for me, especially in the derby and especially for 1:0.

You took over the baton in defense.

– But it’s just in me, that’s my character. I like to help everyone and I know how important communication is. We have a lot of young players, especially in the back line and in midfield, and that’s why communication is very important. I am the way I am, I like to help everyone and I don’t think anyone blames me for that, but everyone knows who I am and what I am like. Once again I am happy for the debut and, of course, for the victory.