Hoeness: We Gave a Very Good Response to Our Opponent Despite the Atmosphere

Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness spoke about the match at the press conference held after the game at RAMS Park. Hoeness said that despite the extraordinary atmosphere, his team was able to show its game and created a few promising chances. Reminding that Galatasaray scored two goals, the coach said the result had upset his team.

Hoeness argued that the goals conceded in the first half decided the outcome of the match. Admitting that they did not perform well defensively, Hoeness said that although they created many chances to change the momentum in the second half, they could not find the goal. He noted that no matter how much pressure they applied, it would not help unless they scored.

Addressing comments that they played bravely, Hoeness said that if they had scored a goal, they would have received praise. Congratulating his team, the coach added that they were not satisfied with the result and were experiencing mixed feelings.