Die Fohlen were struggling at the start of the season, but still recorded a 2-0 win over Armin Veh’s side in the league on Sunday, ending their six-game unbeaten run.
Borussia Monchengladbach forward http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luuk-de-Jong-c22956 has confirmed that Sunday’s 2-0 triumph over Bundesliga rivals Eintracht Frankfurt came as a perfect morale booster. The win was vital after a shaky start to the campaign and the summer
signing from the Dutch League was on target for the home team.
The Foals had won only one game prior to this game and were close to the relegation zone after finishing fourth last term. Gladbach’s star player http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marco-Reus-c23733 opted to leave the club to join the defending champions Borussia Dortmund
and the big central defender signed for Bundesliga giants’ Bayern Munich.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 international Luuk de Jong netted his second goal for the German club to secure the game for the Foals. The Dutchman has scored two league goals in four appearances and will need to perform consistently to help improve
their league standings, as the Stadion im Borussia-Park side are currently in tenth place.
Lucien Favre’s side were impressive last year and secured a place for the UEFA Champions League qualifier but could not live up to the hype they created. They lost a couple of games and were not doing so well until the Frankfurt
clash.
Nevertheless, they defeated the German League new boys Frankfurt and the Dutch striker was on target. De Jong later claimed that they desperately needed a win and are now back on track. He said it feels nice and is delighted to
record a win on Sunday.
"It's a good feeling. We're pleased that he won today," he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The attacker stated that a two goal cushion was enough for them to hold onto and going through the break with a 2-0 scoreline showed that they are regaining their top form.
"Leading 2-0 at half-time gave us a lot of confidence,” the 2011 Johan Cruijff Shield winner finally concluded.
Gladbach will resume their league with an away trip to rivals Werder Bremen and will look to get another win
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