This win is so good!
The Red League rivals Düsseldorf shot out of the cup with 3-0. After the frustrating league bankruptcies in Regensburg (1: 3) and against Schalke (0: 1) as well as four games without a win, it was finally another successful experience.
96 sports director Marcus Mann (37): “We are happy that it went like this.”
The hope at 96: the decline stopped, now a lot is turning for the better. This is why victory is so important:
► GOALS: Only for the second time (after the majority 3-0 in Kiel) in the season more than one goal in a competitive game against professional opponents. The gate jam of the last few weeks has been resolved. Coach Jan Zimmermann (42): “It is important for everyone that we score goals.”
► FANS: 11,300 were there, but the mood was like 40,000. The sign: The fans can do something with this troupe. Zimbo: “The atmosphere was really impressive. The spectators have a good feeling that the boys are fighting and have a good character. ”Long after the end, fans and professionals celebrated their joint cup party.
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► HEN: For months, Hendrik Weydandt stuck goalless and hapless in the permanent crisis. Against Düsseldorf he was finally the old hen again. Only 25 minutes there, but the decisive man in both Beier goals. Weydandt made full use of his 1.95-meter refrigerator body, and was not stopped by the header crash with Oberdorf and a bleeding eye cut.
► TRAINER: After the set-up mistake in Regensburg, doubts were spread about Jan Zimmermann – after less than two months with a complete upheaval squad. Wise guys advised “better to set up the right team”. Zimbo took it calmly, countered smugly after the 3-0: “It’s also quite good, if something works …”
► COAL: Half a million cashes in 96 for the round of 16 (18/19 January 2022). Money that the clammy club could use. The draw is on Sunday. Zimbo grinning: “Bavaria is out, then the way is free now …”