- Munich's symbolic lions have endured battles and hardships.
The "Cats" let out a small sigh of relief. After suffering three losses at the beginning of the third division season, TSV 1860 Munich managed to secure their first victory. With a 2:1 (1:0) victory over FC Ingolstadt in the Bayern derby, coach Argirios Giannikis also gained some breathing space.
As the Munich coach expressed, "The team played well today considering the three losses and the mounting pressure." They've had periods of mistakes, but they've responded effectively today."
"A significant burden lifted off our backs"
Maximilian Wolfram provided Munich with a brilliant opening goal in the spirited neighborhood encounter, scoring in the 5th minute. Substitute Julian Guttau (64.) increased the advantage over the defensive-minded Ingolstadt after the break. Pascal Testroet's penalty (86.) was too late for the visitors.
Wolfram shared his feelings on MagentaSport, stating "/This is a significant burden lifted off our backs. We fought hard and endured. We displayed unity as a team, standing our ground against the resistance."/"Maybe it was a rather grubby win, but I don't care. Those three points were priceless. We're feeling fantastic right now."
Keidel: "Received an elbow"
Munich's first victory in four games brought joy to them, while Ingolstadt suffered their second defeat. The visitors were particularly irked about the events leading up to the second goal.
Midfielder Felix Keidel reported experiencing an elbow to the face, making it difficult to see the goal. "I definitely took a shot in the face, so that situation should have been signaled for a foul, possibly resulting in a different outcome," said Keidel.
Coach Sabrina Wittmann also found it difficult to comprehend the 0:2 scoreline. "We played well in the second half, then we were unlucky. It's not fair that we should stop playing. Felix Keidel was clearly punched in the face," said Wittmann. "Then we conceded the 0:2 in a counter-attack situation, which was really bitter. It's agonizing that we lost the match."
Werner's plea: "Team needs time"
The international break now gives both teams time to make improvements. For Giannikis, the question remains whether the victory has merely bought him some time, or if the "Cats" can push on from here.
"I fully understand the dissatisfaction. I can also comprehend why the fans are unhappy with the way the season has started. We hoped for more than this, but now we need to remain calm and analyze the situation," said CEO Christian Werner before the game. "We need to identify the root causes. This new squad requires time, and so do the processes. We're doing our best to get out of this mess." A positive first step has been taken.
The victory over FC Ingolstadt marked a significant turning point for TSV 1860 Munich, providing them with much-needed breathing space after a string of losses. Following the match, CEO Christian Werner acknowledged the need for patience, explaining that the new squad and processes require time to develop.
Despite the 2:1 victory, midfielder Felix Keidel felt aggrieved about an elbow to the face that went unnoticed before the second goal, potentially altering the course of the game.
