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Celje Coach Frustrated as Fiorentina Advances Again

4/18/2025

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Albert Riera, the coach of Celje, voiced his frustration after a sluggish start led to a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina, knocking his team out of the Conference League. While he commended his players' spirited second-half comeback, he stressed the critical need for victories. Fiorentina celebrated their third straight semifinal appearance, thanks to goals from Mandragora, Matko, Nemanic, and Kean.

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Albert Riera, the coach of Celje, voiced his frustration after a sluggish start led to a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina, knocking his team out of the Conference League. While he commended his players' spirited second-half comeback, he stressed the critical need for victories. Fiorentina celebrated their third straight semifinal appearance, thanks to goals from Mandragora, Matko, Nemanic, and Kean.