Managing director for sport Lars Ricken and defender Waldemar Anton echoed Kovac’s disappointment in the mixed zone. “It’s pure disappointment. We actually made it a point to put away these kinds of games,” Ricken admitted.
Anton added: “After going up two-zero, we went away from our game plan. And to be honest, we didn’t defend well anymore.”
Goalscorer Schlotterbeck also praised Fullkrug’s decisive header, noting: “We actually had everything under control until the 88th minute. Fulle is Fulle. He is excellent at heading the ball.”