Kovac: “We played with great discipline and organisation throughout the 90 minutes” | OneFootball

Nico Kovac on the match:“It turned out exactly as we wanted: we wanted to get the win here in Mainz. The team played with great discipline and organisation throughout the 90 minutes. We scored at the right moments and had a bit of luck with their shot that hit the post, which then led to our first goal. Today, I saw a team that finished the game the way you have to do away from home. We didn’t let them have anything – or at least very little. So I’m very happy and proud of the lads for getting their just rewards for this performance.”

... the situation at the top of the table:“The Bundesliga is exciting. We’re really only focused on ourselves and we want to stay where we are. I know that German football fans hope that Bayern won’t run away with the title. But first of all, we have to maintain the consistency we are showing at the moment. It’s the fifth matchday of the Bundesliga, not too much has happened yet. But we are on the right track. I know how things are in life and in football. That’s why we are staying focused. We will continue to work hard. We’ve kept a clean sheet for the fourth game in a row. We’re really not conceding much. That increases the likelihood of us winning games with the individual quality we bring to the pitch. I’m also delighted that Jule Brandt – after Serhou (Guirassy, ed.) had to come off – decided the game with two truly fantastic passes.” (br)