SV Werder Bremen – SC Freiburg 3:1 | Pressekonferenz | SV Werder Bremen

Summary

In the post-match press conference at the wodenwestweser Stadium, Werder Bremen celebrated a 3:1 victory over SC Freiburg. Christian Streich, Freiburg's coach, acknowledged Werder's superior play, especially in the second half, attributing part of their struggle to health issues within his team. Ole, Werder Bremen's coach, appreciated the win but noted room for improvement in their game, especially in the first half. The conference highlighted a dispute with the referee, the potential rise of player Justin as a key figure for Freiburg, and both coaches' perspectives on their teams' performances and outlooks for the remainder of the season.

Takeaways

• 🏆 Werder Bremen won against SC Freiburg with a final score of 3-1 at the sold-out Woden West Weser Stadium.
• 📈 Christian Streich congratulates Werder Bremen and their coach Ole on the victory, highlighting Bremen's strategic play and tempo.
• 🚫 Streich points out Freiburg's challenges, including a penalty against them and the impact of illness on team performance.
• 💥 Bremen's increased pressure in the second half is noted, with Freiburg unable to match their intensity.
• 💪 Ole acknowledges Freiburg's better performance in parts of the first half and admits to Bremen's initial struggles.
• 📝 The adjustments made by Bremen during halftime are credited for their improved second-half performance and subsequent win.
• 🗣 A question about a yellow card incident reveals Streich's frustration with a Bremen player's actions.
• 📚 Discussion on player Justin Jimba's potential as a key player for the team, emphasizing competition and quality within the squad.
• 👍 Ole appreciates Justin's current good form and hard work, stressing the importance of continual effort.
• 👋 The press conference ends with thanks and well-wishes for safe travels and the ongoing season.

Q & A

What was the final score of the match between Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg at the wohninvest WESERSTADION?

The final score was 3:1 in favor of Werder Bremen.

What strategy did Werder Bremen employ during the first half according to Christian Streich?

Werder Bremen waited with their pace and patterns at the midfield line to utilize spaces, expecting SC Freiburg to try to move up high and play boldly.

How did Christian Streich describe his team's performance after conceding the penalty?

Christian Streich mentioned that his team did well and managed the situation decently after conceding the penalty.

What factors did Christian Streich mention as affecting his team's performance in the second half?

He noted that Matthias Ginter was ill during the week and that they had too many players not at 100%, impacting their performance in the second half.

What did Ole, Werder Bremen's coach, identify as their main issues in the first half?

Ole pointed out that his team had coordination problems, didn't shine in the first half, and had difficulties in triggering high ball gains due to these coordination issues.

How did Werder Bremen improve in the second half according to their coach?

The coach mentioned that they addressed the issues during halftime, improved on finding and occupying spaces with correct timing and arrangement, and managed to maintain the lead until the end.

What was the controversy involving the referee and Christian Streich?

Christian Streich got upset when a Werder Bremen player fouled one of his players and then shot the ball away, leading to an exchange with the referee and a yellow card for both him and the Werder player.

How did Ole respond to the question about Justin's performance and potential as a fixed figure in the team?

Ole praised Justin's performance and hard work but also highlighted the competitive nature of the team and the quality present in the squad, implying that while Justin is doing well, maintaining performance is key in football.

What is Ole's perspective on the players' performance and effort?

Ole acknowledges that the players, including Justin, need to constantly work hard and prove themselves as football requires continual effort and nothing comes easily.

What was the overall sentiment at the end of the press conference?

The sentiment was respectful and professional, with acknowledgments of the teams' performances and wishes for a good season ahead.