VfB Krieschow - Mainz 05 0:9 (0:5)
Niko Bungert: “The Oberliga side put up a brave fight and made life as difficult as possible for us. We are happy that we were very effective today and that Philipp Tietz was able to set us on our way early on. Overall, we managed the game well and saw it out confidently. Congratulations to the opposition on their performance as well, and respect for what they put together here. We felt comfortable and can also take a positive feeling from a sporting point of view. It was another small milestone, but in the Bundesliga everything starts from zero again. We want to build on our good pre-season, but there are no guarantees.”
Nadiem Amiri: “It was a serious, good performance from us, and we didn’t allow much. The opposition had some good players in their side, but we deserved to go through. It was something special here today; from next week onwards, we’ll be back in proper stadiums. We’ve come through well so far without many injuries. Today was the start, and next week things really get going again.”
Phillip Tietz: “We’re through to the next round, and the fans didn’t have to suffer. That’s exactly how we imagined it. Now we can analyse the game calmly and focus on Paderborn. Today gives us confidence, but of course the Bundesliga will be a completely different game again. But we’re all clear in our heads, so we’ll go into the match well prepared. Today’s experience was incredible and something for football romantics.”
