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Game eight, eight win: Red Bull Salzburg advance unscathed into the new season.
Also in the second round of the ÖFB Cup, in the away game against SKN St. Pölten of the Bundesliga, the “Bulls” held the lead 3-0 (match report >>>).
As sovereign as the result suggests, Salzburg’s performance, in the first half at least, was not. Because although the scoreboard was already 1-0 for Salzburg at half-time, the advantage for the defending cup title was a bit flattering.
“St. Pölten was strong and made it difficult for us today, especially in the first half. In the first half we were not satisfied with our performance. We played too easy,” said Salzburg head coach Jesse Marsch in an interview with ORF. quite self-deprecating after the game.
Junuzovic: “It wasn’t all bad”
“It was not all bad in the first one, but we did something ourselves with individual errors. If we score more goals after the 1-0 win, then the matter is gone,” said Zlatko Junuzovic, trying to calm down a bit. critics.
“We made a lot of simple mistakes in the first half that were unnecessary,” said Albert Vallci, the scorer to make it 1-0. “In the second half we improved in all aspects.”
Jesse Marsch demanded a raise in the second half from his team, which he later complied with. “The second half was much better. I’m happy with the improvement. In the second half we said we had to play harder. It was much better after the break.”
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March with many praise for St. Pölten
Goals from Enock Mwepu and Andre Ramalho gave the result a coat of clear paint. “3-0 is good. It’s a cup match. Everything is possible in the cup. Only this match decides. You have to score,” said Zlatko Junuzovic, analyzing the match very seriously.
“Certainly it must be recognized that St. Pölten has improved compared to last season. They are more aggressive, more passionate and can also generate pressure,” the midfielder praised the Lower Austria.
Jesse Marsch is also full of praise for the Mostviertel’s opponent’s performance. “St. Pölten also played very well. I think they can be a great team in the league this season.”
Ibertsberger: “Hope was gone”
On the part of SKN St. Pölten, after the defeat, they are naturally disappointed by the final of the ÖFB Cup, but those from Lower Austria showed in the first weeks of the new season that they can be expected this season.
“We were already good in the game in the first half, but unfortunately we conceded a goal that was too light. That had some effect on the team,” said SKN head coach Robert Ibertsberger, describing the situation around 0 : 1 and the gatekeeper error. by substitute Armin Gremsl.
“But I’m very positive about the first half. We implemented a lot of what we set out to do. In the second half things were very clear. We didn’t do anything. Salzburg has another one. You could see it. After the second goal, hope was gone “says Ibertsberger.
“It was a tough match. We can actually score in the first half. If we score with the switch situations, it’s our turn. Overall, it wasn’t enough for us to move forward. The second half was just one To see the difference in the quality “, says SKN professional Daniel Schütz.
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