Heidenheim coach Schmidt is annoyed by the cup debacle in Berlin

Heidenheim coach Schmidt is annoyed by the cup debacle in Berlin

Kiel, Deutschland - The Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt is anything but enthusiastic! After the scandalous end of the cup game against Hertha BSC in Berlin, which brought his team for the deserved equalization, it is still bubbling in it. "We made a regular goal to 2-2!" Complaints the 50-year-old. After consulting the referees of the German Football Association, Schmidt is convinced that his team was wrongly brought about the extension. The controversial scene began with a cross from Leo Scienzas, which Paul Wanner headed to compensate for the supposed compensation in added time. But referee Robert Kampka withdrew the decision - a shock for the FCH!

trouble about the referee decision

Schmidt cannot understand the referee's decision. "If there is no intervention in such situations, it is not fair!" He says and emphasizes that his team played heavily in the second half. Despite the defeat, Schmidt shows himself as a fair loser: "We are not bad losers. Now it's over." The trainer also defends his line -up, which is criticized after four victories in the English week. "We decided everything to the best of our knowledge and belief. This is the right way for us!" Said Schmidt.

looking at the upcoming game against Holstein Kiel, where his team is striving for an urgently needed victory, Schmidt remains optimistic. "Kiel has no home win, but that says nothing about their quality. We have to be prepared for everything!" He warns. The pressure on both teams will be high, because Heidenheim has also only got one point out of the last three league games. Schmidt is also worried about the use of Norman Theuerkauf and Lennard Maloney, both of whom are questionable due to injury. "We have to see in training whether they get fit," explains the trainer. A stormy duel is imminent and Schmidt hopes that his team will take the performance from Berlin and finally score again in the Bundesliga!