After the European match Celje – Shamrock, outrage over the state of the pitch: “It’s a shame that we play in such conditions in Europe”
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In the first leg of the third qualifying round for the Europa League, Celje defeated the Irish Shamrock at home. However, following the match in the city of the Duke, both coaches had strong opinions about the state of the pitch at stadion Z’dežele. The pitch in Celje was in a truly disastrous condition, and Shamrock’s coach Stephen Bradley did not mince words: “This is the worst pitch I have ever seen! Such conditions should simply not be allowed at this level of football.”
Albert Riera was also critical, convinced that the Celje pitch was unworthy of football at this level. “I didn’t want to talk about it, but I know the opponents have already said their piece. It is a disgrace that we are playing in these conditions in Europe. Whoever is responsible for the pitch should refund the people who came to watch this match. It is horrific. Who will respect Slovenian football under these circumstances? Tomorrow I will tell myself – Albert, we have to play better. The players will also take their share of the responsibility. I hope that the people responsible for the pitch will as well,” said the Spanish coach.
According to Sportklub, the condition of the pitch was also met with dissatisfaction by representatives of the European Football Association (UEFA). Sportklub reports that if the pitch does not improve, Celje may not be allowed to play on their home ground in the final round of European qualifiers! Such a setback for the Slovenian champions would be significant.
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