'We contributed to our own downfall' - Higgins
Coleraine manager Ruaidhrí Higgins says his side "contributed" to their own downfall in Thursday's 5-0 away defeat by HJK in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League second qualifying round tie.
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"The manner of the goals we gave away and the timing were extremely disappointing."
— Ruaidhrí Higgins , Athlete
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Coleraine manager Ruaidhrí Higgins says his side "contributed" to their own downfall in Thursday's 5-0 away defeat by HJK in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League second qualifying round tie.
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