Hoeness: Galatasaray match ended bitterly

In Week 4 of the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray defeated Stuttgart 2-0 at home. Speaking at the press conference after the match, Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness said the result was painful for his team.

Hoeness said his team played well and were able to show their game despite the outstanding atmosphere. He said they created promising chances but could not convert them, with shots that went close to the post. He said it was not good for them that the opponent went ahead so early.

Hoeness admitted that conceding two goals in the first half changed the game, and said they could not deliver the defensive performance they wanted. He said that in the second half they pressed to change the momentum but failed to find a goal. He stressed that they played bravely, that courage was not the problem, and that had they scored, they would have been praised.

Congratulating his team, Hoeness said they gave their best and were not satisfied with the result. He said they left the match with mixed feelings.