St. Pauli's coach expressed disappointment following the team's eighth consecutive defeat, asserting that a draw would have been a fair outcome.
The loss came during a home match against Union Berlin, marking the first time St. Pauli has experienced eight straight defeats in the Bundesliga. Coach Alexander Blessin, who previously helped the team maintain their Bundesliga status last season, now faces the threat of relegation as Mainz shows significantly better form.
“There were two chances for each team,” Blessin noted after the match. “For Union, the ball goes straight to one of their players, and it’s 1-0. For us, the ball hit the inside of the post, and Connor Metcalfe was 20 centimetres away from scoring on the rebound.”
Blessin highlighted concerns regarding the team's defensive performance, stating, “We cautioned our players about their set pieces and throw-ins before the game, so it's annoying when our backline and defensive midfield drop too deep. The space isn't covered.”
Reflecting on the team's first-half performance, Blessin remarked, “In the first half, we were simply too cautious. It got better after that. My players tried everything. Unfortunately, we didn't manage to get the point we deserved.”
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