Robert Mayer takes the flop upside down: “It was my fault”

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After every three victories in the group stage, the goalkeeper question is raised in the run-up to the quarter-final match against Germany. National coach Patrick Fischer chooses Robert Mayer. And for scheduling the statistically best goalkeeper of this World Cup tournament, Leonardo Genoni, for the final weekend? “The idea was that we play the keeper who we think is the best keeper for the match. We have two top keepers here who played very well”, national coach Patrick Fischer explained his choice of keeper.

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Then the shock moment in the 7th minute: after an innocent shot, the puck slid under the arm of the champion goalkeeper of Geneva. The aftermath is fatal. From that moment on, the team was almost paralyzed. “The first goal against did not help at all, it brought uncertainty. I am also sorry for Robert. He has had a sensational season and played well here. It was a difficult decision for us who to put in goal.” says Fischer.

“A Big Disappointment”

How bitter this moment must have been for Mayer himself. The 33-year-old answers the questions after the out. “The Germans made it difficult for us today. That’s all I can say about it.” And the unfortunate goal against? “That’s a mistake on my part, that’s it. We are falling behind, it is bitter for the team. The mistake is not decisive for the game, but it certainly contributed to our loss. It’s bitter for us, we have big plans.” Then Mayer searches for more words. “I don’t know what to say right now. It’s just a big disappointment.”

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This goal lingers. But his teammates emphasize other reasons for this 3-1 defeat. Tanner Richard, fellow master at Servette, calls the mistakes that are immediately punished at this level the jamming, the lack of time in the end. He does emphasize that the preparation was good: “We were confident, not arrogant.” Richard then has to admit: “The defeat hurts. But if we’re honest, they deserved it more than we did to continue in this tournament.”

Nino Niederreiter also opts for clear words: “It is not a quarter-final trauma. It is simply unacceptable what we have shown.” Running around impatiently took strength. Ultimately, Switzerland misses that.

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Source : Blick

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