“Werder were the achievers today, it was a game to learn from,” said Lothar Matthäus to the gathered journalists after Saturday’s match – and he wasn’t bitter in the slightest: “It was a result to be expected.”
“Werder were the achievers today, it was a game to learn from,” said Lothar Matthäus to the gathered journalists after Saturday’s match – and he wasn’t bitter in the slightest: “It was a result to be expected.”
“Werder were the achievers today, it was a game to learn from,” said Lothar Matthäus to the gathered journalists after Saturday’s match – and he wasn’t bitter in the slightest: “It was a result to be expected.” On one side there was a side hoping to qualify for the UEFA Cup, on the other a Champions League participant.
The trainer from Maccabi Netanya had every reason to be happy with his team despite the 0-3 defeat, in particular in the second half: “We got over the fear of facing such a big name and began to play football.” On the whole that doesn’t necessarily speak for Werder Bremen, who failed to inspire in the attack after the break.
Werder coach Thomas Schaaf was not at all worried about his side: “Sure we made a number of mistakes but at this point in our preparations that’s quite normal,” admitted the trainer. Most of the mistakes were made due to a lack of communication, rusty ball control and an absence of poise before shooting on goal. On the whole, the coach had some praise for his men though: “It was good that we were so active and that we took things into our own hands. The game was OK.”
