Fulham boss Martin Jol was satisfied with their 0-0 draw at RNK Split in the first-leg of their Europa League tie.
After victories over Faroese minnows NSI Runavik and Northern Irish part-timers Crusaders, Fulham had been expected to secure another win at Dugopolje's Stadion Hrvatski Vitezovi.
However, Split proved dogged opponents throughout and Jol claimed a draw was a good result in the circumstances.
"I am satisfied with the result," said the Dutchman after the match.
"They played with three at the back and two wing-backs, which made it difficult to pressurise them.
"At the end of the day, we drew 0-0 away from home against a good side.
"I'm not happy with the result, but satisfied.
"There certainly was not a lack of effort from my players."
