Rapid: Coach Klauss disappointed after compensation, but proud of fighting spirit!

Rapid: Coach Klauss disappointed after compensation, but proud of fighting spirit!

rapid Vienna had to be satisfied with a 1-1 draw against SK Sturm Graz, which was significantly annoyed by coach Robert Klaus. After the game, the German commented frustrated about the defective evaluation of opportunities for his team during the press conference. "We had two or three crystal -clear goals that we just don't convert into goals," said Klauss on Canal Plus. In his view, the second half in particular could have been better used with an efficient exploitation of opportunities, while the first half was characterized by uncertainties. Captain Louis Schaub agreed: "We have decided more. That is again too easy", and emphasized that it was painful to have to accept compensation by a penalty.

analyzing words of the trainer

Klauss analyzed the game in detail and pointed out that the team found much better into play after initial difficulties in the second half. "After the 15th minute we had a lot of control," he emphasized. A formative moment, however, was the red card in the first half, which changed the dynamics of the game and forced Rapid to act more defensively. The trainer admitted that his view of the incident was not optimal: "The video images showed that he hits him above the ankle and is therefore justified the red card." This decisive situation led the team to adapt their defensive tactics, but Klauss praised the discipline and the fighting spirit of its players in the second half.

The 1: 1 end result sees Klauss as justified. "It was a typical 1-1 game with a few chances," he added. Despite the bitter experiences and the goal, he praised the defensive performance and was proud of his team's approach under the difficult circumstances. "We can take with us that we played a good game at the same number and also fought out in the outnumber of brilliantly," said Klauss. This is not only a moral success, but also significant for the table, since the competition also only played a draw. Further insights into his analysis and the press conference are at and Abeit.at