Larne manager Gary Haveron says he is “proud” of his team’s efforts despite a 4-0 home defeat to Red Star Belgrade in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round. The match takes place at Larne’s home ground, where Red Star score four times to secure a clear advantage heading into the next stage of the tie. While Larne are heavily beaten in the first leg, Haveron’s comments focus on the performance and commitment of his players rather than the result. Both outlets report the same reaction from the manager, with no competing details about the scoreline, stage of the competition, or the location of the match. The defeat leaves Larne facing a challenging task in the second leg, but the manager frames the outcome around the efforts made during the game.