Thanks to a goal by Niclas Füllkrug, Werder Bremen put Hertha BSC in their place 1-0 at the start of the 12th matchday of the Bundesliga. The most important voices about the game at “DAZN”.
Niclas Füllkrug (goal scorer SV Werder Bremen) …
… about the game: “Winning an evening game in the Weser Stadium shortly before the end is a great feeling. It’s nice that I scored, but having the feeling of winning is special because it took a lot of energy.”
… on the performance in the second half: “There were a lot of yellow cards, but the referee was relaxed and followed his line well. There were also a lot of changes that changed the game a little. We had to adapt to it and we did Luckily little allowed. That’s the basis for winning a game like this. In the end we were able to strike.”
… on his World Cup chances: “Of course I know which lists I’m on. I know where I’m at and that’s good. We’ll see where it leads in the end. My wish is to be back next week to score one goal. The other one is still a month away. It’s not up to me to decide, so I have no wishes to make.”
Mitchell Weiser (SV Werder Bremen) on the game:
“With the way we and Hertha played, it was already clear beforehand that it would be incredibly intense. That was confirmed on the pitch. It was an even game, but in the end we took our chances and then deservedly won. I could have made one too, luckily abundance made it, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to sleep.”
Ole Werner (SV Werder Bremen coach)
… about the game: “It went well for us. Friday night, full hut and great atmosphere. It was a very close game and in the end centimeters decided. Both teams were on an equal footing, with the better end for us. It was a very grown-up performance because we defended well. The key on the defensive end was that we protected well. All in all, it wasn’t undeserved.”
… on Bremen’s many goals in the closing stages: “We often score in the closing stages this season. It’s worth staying and not leaving too early. If you score more often in the closing stages, you have this belief, always on to be able to meet at the end.”
Frank Baumann (Managing Director Sport SV Werder Bremen) …
… on Leonardo Bittencourt’s contract extension (before the game): “It was a very important decision because Leo has been very important to our team in recent years. He plays an important role not only on the pitch but also in the dressing room role. He can pull the others along and doesn’t lose his cool even in difficult situations. We’re very happy that we were able to convince him to continue playing for Werder.”
… on Werder’s economic situation (before the game): “All Bundesliga clubs are suffering from Corona. Despite relegation, we have created a sporting and economic foundation. It is still a difficult situation. In terms of sport, we are still on the right track And we’re not out of the woods financially either. We have to find players who identify with Werder and who might even forego a euro or two.”
Marco Friedl (suspended captain SV Werder Bremen) on his suspension (before the game): “We are in contact with the DFB and are trying to minimize the suspension to one game. Of course it’s a foul, but two games are very tough. It feels like three games to me because I missed almost the whole game last week when I was sent off.”
Marco Richter (Hertha BSC)
… about the game: “All in all, it’s not quite fair. It was a classic 0-0 game, without great chances to score. With Füllkrug, things are just going well and then a ball like that falls in behind. You can do better than that defend. We are here with zero points and that is very bitter.”
… on the duel against Mitchel Weiser: “It was a good and poisonous duel. There were also a few fouls, but that’s part of football. We accepted the fight well.”
Sandro Schwarz (Coach Hertha BSC) …
… about the game: “It was an emotional game and it’s very unfortunate that we’re losing this game. We’ve had countless situations in which we could have created chances to score, so the defeat is very bitter.”
… on the referee’s performance: “The net playing time was very little today. There was little flow of the game and many yellow cards. Then comes the situation with Mitchell Weiser and that’s yellow-red if you have such a game. But that’s no excuse and shouldn’t be misunderstood. If you have that referee, it has to be a ten-a-side game from the 65th minute.”