Derry City’s European aspirations were ended following a narrow defeat to Croatian side Rijeka in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying rounds. A costly mistake by defender Cameron Dummigan proved decisive, effectively handing Rijeka the advantage. Despite a competitive performance at Brandywell, the Candystripes were unable to overcome the single-goal deficit. The result marks a disappointing end to their European run, cutting short what had been a promising campaign. Managerial staff and fans alike expressed frustration over the avoidable error that ultimately decided the tie. This defeat prevents Derry City from progressing further in the competition and denies them the financial and sporting benefits of continued European involvement. The team will now refocus on their domestic league obligations.