Reactions: “That was a perfect first half” | OneFootball

(in the mixed zone): “The first half was spectacular, the second was a lot of work. But over the course of the whole game, you could see the commitment and the desire. In the first half, the approach was of course much more attacking; we saw a lot of great combinations and the determination to create chances and score goals. In the first half, we showed that with the potential and the options we have, we can produce something extraordinary. But the second half also showed that in the Bundesliga, you have to work hard for everything. I think, fundamentally, it was simply good that we confirmed the positive overall mood today.”

Ole Book (on Sky): “The first 45 minutes were very dominant, very lively in possession. Hamburg didn’t have a single shooting opportunity, while we had a lot. It was fun to watch. Our counter-pressing was good. Kosta (Konstantinos Karetsas, editor’s note) and Giannis (Konstantelias) were both very lively up front together with Serhou (Guirassy). The first half was really very good from us. We are definitely concerned about a more serious injury (regarding Konstantelias going off). The examinations are ongoing. I feel incredibly sorry for the boy, because he settled in well here and has brought a great presence from day one.”

Niko Kovac (on Sky): “I wanted a win. The way we managed it, especially in the first half, makes me very happy. That was what we are capable of playing, what we have to play, especially at home. It left you wanting more. For me, what matters is how many chances we created. Because the more chances you have, the higher the probability that you’ll win the games as well. What really makes me very sad is the fact that Giannis (Konstantelias) got injured and that we may be talking about something more serious. At least from what the doctor told me, it doesn’t sound good.”

Waldemar Anton (on Sky): “The first half was top, it was a perfect half. We were able to put everything into practice that we had set out to do. We started the second half okay as well. When you dominate like that, of course you want to kill the game off. But then we struggled. That’s something we also have to work through. One strong half won’t always be enough. Nevertheless, it’s also a quality to play with one man less in the end and still win.”

Gregor Kobel (in the mixed zone): “I think there were some very good learning moments in there, especially for the new guys. Also to feel what it means to play in front of 80,000 and what it means to play in the Bundesliga. But overall, I thought it was very well done. That we kept a clean sheet in the end and defended it. There’s a lot of positive things we can take away from today. Of course, I would have liked it even better if we had scored one or two more goals. But that’s wishful thinking. You have to be satisfied with what you get.”

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