There were hardly any fan songs and loud chants like the fans from Peru in the first half. In the second half, however, even La Ola sloshed through the Mainz soccer arena.
The international team felt that the atmosphere in the 2-0 win against Peru, which is typical for an international match, was the first step towards reconciliation with the fans after the disappointment at the World Cup.
“After the bad tournaments in recent years, it goes without saying that not all of Germany will be behind us and that you will notice that in the stadiums too. We have to get them on board a bit. It was a good atmosphere again, it has It was fun playing here in Germany again,” said Kai Havertz, who, like his colleagues, went on a lap of honor after the final whistle to benevolent applause.
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With 25,358 spectators, the small Mainz Arena was sold out. Among them were several thousand passionately singing fans of the South Americans. As in many international matches before the World Cup debacle in Qatar, the DFB supporters behaved cheerfully but not enthusiastically.
Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen experienced the audience positively. “People were happy to see the national team again,” said the new number one. National coach Hansi Flick admitted that he was unable to perceive the atmosphere in the stadium during the game because he was concentrating on what was happening on the pitch. “Nevertheless, I think the fans were satisfied,” he said. (dpa)