“We made it too easy”

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In the first meeting of the new season, SK Rapid Wien beat Admira 4-1. All votes for the game Sky Sport Austria.

Stefan Maierhofer (Admire):
… On the game: “We were too passive in the first half, we didn’t get into the duels, we didn’t attack forward and of course that strengthened Rapid. Early goal, 2-0 shortly before the break. I think we did a little better in the second half, but we still conceded goals too easy. (…) Yes, I have traveled a few kilometers, unfortunately empty today. If we learn from the game and if we have learned the hard way, then I will gladly accept it, although of course I never like to lose. Rapid was a little smarter today, we made it too easy for him, gave them simple invites, and they took advantage of it like it was ice cream. But I think we were better in the second half. We have to build on that, we have to take that with us. “

Zvonimir Soldo (Admira Coach):
… On the game: “We didn’t get into the game well. We fought from the beginning, we weren’t aggressive and we were too far from our opponents. It was a little better in the second half, but overall it wasn’t enough and we deserved to lose. We imagine it differently, but right now Rapid is too big for us. They were clearly better and deserved to win. It is seen that they play the Champions League and we have other concerns “.

… when asked what needs to be improved: “Everything. Willingness to run, fighting behavior, we have to move more when the opponent has the ball. Still, that was not enough today. We deservedly lost. “

… on whether he would like to see a new team: “Hard to say. We have some financial problems and we said we wanted to work with young players. And you have to be patient with young players. That won’t work overnight. “

Andreas Leitner (Admire):
… on Admira’s performance: “I think passive is still too beautiful an expression. We did not come into contact with the opponent at all, unfortunately we were not on the field, we did not have any access. At half-time we said we wanted to show another face again. I think we were more active and launched one or another considerable attack. But the bottom line is that we lost 4: 1 and that’s a fact. “

Christoph Schösswendter (Admira) in a video before the game:
… On the situation in Admira: “I think last spring was not only difficult for Corona, but also that a lot of things happened at the club, but I already think that a more professional base was created or that it is still standing. It is emerging. And I’m happy to be a part of that and to be able to actively contribute to the fact that in the next two or three years everything will be a little more stable and you won’t have to fight to survive every year. . “

Franz Wohlfahrt (Managing Director of Sport Admira) before the game:
… When asked how well he knew Admira after a few weeks: “I have not only known Admira for four weeks since I have been here, but for a long, long time, almost 40 years. And I’ve seen a lot. I also live nearby, so for me, from a distance, it was not a problem to start there, to get there. I am glad that the people who are there, my colleagues, have received me in a friendly way. That is very important and consequently I look forward to the task. “

… on whether this big change was necessary: ​​“Something is always necessary when we say now that we want to do a good job in the top flight. And you saw that it was very close last year and thank God you did it anyway. And then you need to consider what can be changed for the better. And the word “change” alone implies that we must change for the better. That means: tasks that we set out to implement accordingly so that we no longer take the great risk of an endgame. “

… On what you have to do to reach the quieter regions of the table this year: “In principle, from my point of view it is – and I told the team as well – that we should have the common goal of becoming a team. And it’s not just about the first team, but about everyone in the club. Become a unit and then achieve the objectives. We may not have that sporting quality from time to time, but the clubs in the Austrian league have shown us that it works even when there is not much money. But in any case it is necessary to move very closely and then play with passion, strategy and discipline ”.

… on the role to be played by the experienced storm duo Maierhofer / Hoffer: “The philosophy of the Flyeralarm Admira club is clear for young players to enter the professional division as quickly as possible. Today half of the workforce turns 20 again. We’re going this way too, but it won’t work and it won’t work if you only play with very young players. That’s why we have a slightly older storm, but two people you can always trust, no matter how old they are. “

Hans Krankl (television expert):
… Before the game about Felix Magath: “I dare to doubt if Felix Magath is a sports director, or a sports decision-maker or technical director of a club like Admira. Because it is something completely different from the world it comes from. Everything else will be seen. ”

… before the game about the firing of Ernst Baumeister a few weeks ago: “It’s not professional at all. Ernst Baumeister did very, very well in Admira and he did very, very well with the young players. Then it was gone, then they returned it, and then after weeks, it was gone again. Certainly that is totally atypical, of course I don’t know the detailed background. But that is incomprehensible. “

Andreas Herzog (television expert):
… On the game and when asked if Rapid was that good today or Admira was so bad: “Both, if you’re honest. I think Rapid got into the game well and had a good start to the season, but they weren’t really challenged. Admira disappointed me a bit, especially in the first half and then in the second half she was a little bit better in terms of the game. But without going to the limit, Rapidler won the game today. “

… Before the game about Admira’s new managing director, Sport Franz Wohlfahrt: “Back then he brought Kayode to Austria, who became the top scorer and achieved great success. I wish you the same with Stefan Maierhofer. And then he’s not a sports director, but a wonderful whirlpool (laughs). “

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12.09.2020