Double Duty in Dublin: flawless operations for Rijeka & Balkani

The week of 12 August transformed Dublin into a true hub of European football. For way2events, it was a demanding but rewarding double shift: welcoming HNK Rijeka from Croatia and FC Balkani from Kosovo for decisive European qualifiers. Two delegations, two competitions, one week – and flawless delivery.

Rijeka’s Europa League Mission

Rijeka landed in Dublin on Monday with fire in their eyes: down 1–2 from the first leg, but far from beaten. From the airport gates onward, way2events ran the show—fast transfers, smooth hotel check-ins, meal plans timed to the minute, and matchday logistics executed without a single hitch. No distractions, no loose ends, just pure focus. And it showed: on the pitch, Rijeka flipped the script with a ruthless 1–3 win, shocking Shelbourne and booking their ticket to the next round before flying straight back out of Dublin—mission complete.

Balkani’s Conference League Challenge

Less than 24 hours after Rijeka’s departure, it was Balkani’s turn to hit Dublin—arriving with a slim 1–0 advantage to protect in their Conference League clash with Shamrock Rovers. For the Kosovar champions, focus was everything. With three way2events staff on the ground all week, nothing was left to chance: every transfer on time, every meal aligned with preparation, every hotel detail locked in—and even a last-minute training pitch secured at short notice. The stage was set, the environment rock solid. On the pitch, however, Balkani’s run ended in brutal fashion with a 4–0 defeat at Tallaght Stadium. Off the pitch, the operation ran exactly as planned: professional, precise, uncompromising.

Two Teams, One Week

Running two European delegations back-to-back in one city is abit of a stress test. But with our team on the ground in Dublin, every schedule, transfer and request clicked into place. Two clubs, two competitions, zero friction. Both Rijeka and Balkani could focus purely on football, knowing way2events had every detail under control.

And the story doesn’t end there. Shamrock Rovers move forward after their 4–0 win, while Rijeka’s triumph over Shelbourne sets up a mouthwatering all-island clash with Linfield. 

Whatever the fixture, way2events keeps proving its value as Dublin’s trusted sports DMC—combining local expertise with international know-how to deliver flawless operations where it matters most.