Wagner: “The motto of the week was to overtake HSV – and we managed that”

Augsburg’s goal-scorer and coach reflected on a valuable win at the WWK Arena on Saturday afternoon.

FC Augsburg’s hero of Saturday afternoon, Anton Kade, couldn’t hide his happiness after his goal ensured a 1-0 victory over Hamburger SV. 

“We’re simply delighted to have taken all three points today. The pressure was definitely there, but we didn’t let it distract us because the atmosphere in the squad has been really positive for weeks.

“That’s exactly what carries you through matches like this. Of course, we should have made better use of our chances, but ultimately what counts is that we moved ahead of HSV. 

“That was our aim going into the game, and we achieved it. We’ll take that momentum with us to Hoffenheim,” said the 21-year-old attacker in his post-match interview. 

Augsburg coach Sandro Wagner, who had previously been under a bit of pressure before the interval break, was also delighted to climb up the Bundesliga table. 

“You could sense the level of expectation, and I’m pleased for the team that they got their reward. The motto of the week was to overtake HSV – and we managed that.

“We want to carry this momentum forward and pick up as many points as we can before Christmas,” said the 37-year-old.