SC Freiburg as group winners in EL finals: “Nice feeling today”

SC Freiburg entered the round of 16 of the Europa League as group winners. The 1-1 draw against Qarabag FK was the end of a strong group stage. The voices of historic success.

Christian Streich decided to rotate a bit in the last game of the group stage. One or the other player from the last second row got his chance. The game in Azerbaijan against Qarabag FK was correspondingly open. The 1-1 draw, in which the hosts scored the deserved equalizer just before the final whistle, sealed their entry into the round of 16 of the Europa League.

Freiburg secured this advancement as undefeated group winners. A great success for the string troupe, who – once again – are in very good shape.

Streich: Were “really lucky in some phases” – Günther emphasizes great success

“Today we played against an extremely strong team from Qarabag. We were also really lucky in some phases,” the coach summed up after the game (via table football). With the foul on the penalty kick, from which the lead came, and the red card from the opponent, you got away well.

“In terms of speed and gameplay, Qarabag was very, very strong – we were lucky to get a point,” Streich continued.

Nils Petersen also noted that the game could have gone differently: “We knew how difficult it was going to be today. We also rotated a lot – we probably would have said before the game: ‘One point would be good, we would also take away’.”

“After the course of the game he goes [eine Punkt] It’s okay, but when you get the equalizer in the 90th minute, it’s always bitter. Still, you have to be honest and say that the equalizer was well deserved,” admitted the striker.

Christian Günther was also happy all round, much more because of the overall result and the success than because of the game in Azerbaijan. He saw a game that was “relatively wild” at times: “Both teams in higher pressing and both just too restless from time to time. Now and then a tougher scene from Qarabag,” he summarized.

The SC “fought their way in” and “threw everything in,” the left winger continued. Of course, the focus was on reaching the round of 16: “We’re top of the table, undefeated. If someone had told us that beforehand, we would have been overjoyed – and we are now. The fans who traveled with us were also unbelievable, it’s just a nice feeling today.”

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This article was originally published on 90min.com/DE as.