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St. Pauli Coach Wahl Blames Early Goal, Tietz in Mainz Loss

St. Pauli manager Hauke Wahl said the team deserved to lose after an early goal and that Philipp Tietz’s presence was decisive, urging collective responsibility for the defeat.

Wahl declared the first goal “killed us straight away” and blamed the team’s inability to adapt. He singled out forward Philipp Tietz as the match‑deciding factor, noting the club struggled to contain him. Despite frustration, Wahl avoided blaming individuals, stressing that the loss was a team failure and that they must regroup quickly to avoid relegation. mchezo.co.za