“Incredible”, Simons reacted to our reporter after the game. “What an ending. We were behind until the 90th minute, but if you continue to believe in your own abilities until the end, then a lot can be done in football.”
“The boys showed energy, will and faith to the last second and fought from minute one. In the first half we weren’t that successful in our actions and final passes, but we showed we could go full throttle for 90 minutes. In the end If we still turn the game around, a big compliment to the players.”
Simons surprised somewhat by benching sniper Zinho Gano. “We had discussed that extensively, we also had our reasons for it. It was a very hectic last 24 hours, but we had our plan ready. Everyone had to be sharp, I am glad the substitutes showed themselves. victory is a huge boost.”
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Simons did not have much time to grind his ideas into the team, the resignation of Francky Dury on Friday. “We hammered hard against KVM on energy and the connection with each other. The will to win was the most important.”
“We didn’t have to calculate too much and just go full throttle, that was our motto for the last 24 hours. The guys were really tired, but the guys we brought in were ready,” said Simons.
“Whether we want to set up a series? I’m not going to think too far ahead. It’s important that we ended this race with a good feeling, the victory in the last second is even better of course. We will continue working every day, that’s where we start next week.”
Finally, has Simons heard from Francky Dury? “I haven’t been able to view my mobile yet,” he said, “but our big boss has already received a message with congratulations from Francky. That shows him, he is a great man.”
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