Wahl: 'We deserved to lose' after Mainz defeat

St. Pauli defender Hauke Wahl was brutally honest in his assessment after their loss to Mainz, admitting the team deserved defeat. 'The first early goal killed us straight away,' Wahl explained, 'After that, our game plan didn't work anymore.' He singled out opponent Philipp Tietz as the decisive factor, acknowledging St. Pauli's failure to contain the forward who was heavily involved in both goals.

Despite the frustration, Wahl emphasized collective responsibility rather than singling out teammates. 'It doesn't matter exactly what happened or who did what,' he stated, noting that the entire team shares accountability as they battle to avoid relegation. xsportfeed.life