Schalke goalkeeper Ralf Fahrmann delighted on helping his side to Supercup win- Bundesliga news
Schalke goalkeeper Ralf Fahrmann has expressed his delight on helping his side win the DFL Supercup against German champions Borussia Dortmund. The player claimed that he is ecstatic with his first trophy of the season and hopes
to continue with the impressive performances.
Fahrmann saved two penalties from Kevin Grosskreutz and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ivan-c17215 Perisic after the clash between the Bundesliga winners and the DFB Pokal champions ended 0-0 at full-time.
The shot stopper stated that it is a great feeling to have guided the side to the title in the penalties. However, he played down statements that he was the match winner claiming that the win was a collective effort and the team
deserves the credit, not him alone.
“That's what I'm there for - to stop the ball going in the net. We won as a team - against Dortmund - and that's the most important thing. I was able to help the team out in a few situations this time, but next time maybe they'll
do the same for me. We're a team with eleven players, not just a goalkeeper,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The former Eintracht Frankfurt player added that he is overjoyed to win the Supercup on his first home game this season. The player made a return to the Veltins-Arena after spending two years with Frankfurt.
Fahrmann admitted that he is http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Blooming-c38649 in confidence after the win and wants to continue his excellent form into the new season and guide his side to many more trophies in the years to come.
“Winning a title in your first home game against BVB - you could say it went well, yes. But it wasn't about me, it was more important for the team. It gives us confidence and momentum going into our upcoming games,” the German
Under-21 international concluded.
Schalke secured their second piece of silverware under manager http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ralf-c30492 Rangnick after they won the DFB Pokal last season. The team had an excellent campaign last term in Europe but failed to impress in the domestic league where they
finished in 14th place.
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