Quotes on the Sturm victory

Gazibegovic: “We finally got our reward!”

Jusuf Gazibegovic (attacking defender)(Bild: Sepp Pail)

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Jusuf Gazibegovic (Sturm defender): "I'm extremely happy, we've finally been rewarded for the previous games where we put in good performances but still lost. Today we did it smarter. There was an incredible chance for Girona in the first half, but the way we finished it off today was really cool. The atmosphere was outstanding. After the goal I thought the stadium was going to fall apart. The win was also for them and for Jürgen Säumel."

Mika Biereth (Sturm goalscorer): "It was a highlight what we achieved as a team. It was difficult at the start on our Champions League debut, but we got better and better from game to game. The goal was a very special situation, as you could see from my jubilation. But the strong team performance was decisive. In the first game under the new coach, we simply wanted to be incredibly good. Jürgen Säumel is no David Copperfield, no magician, but a great coach who brings a lot of energy from the touchline. That's good for us."

Niklas Geyrhofer (attacking defender): "We've also played well in other games and have come up just short. We're really pleased that we got three points today. For once, it was important to keep a clean sheet. We defended everything except for the one great chance in the first half. The necessary luck is also part of it. 'Säumi' is a young, good coach. You can tell in every training session that he has bite and wants to take us forward. He set us up perfectly for the last two games. I'm delighted for him that we've now also been able to make a mark in the Champions League."