Dabbur: "We had the chances to win the game"

Grischa Prömel: "In the first half, we played brilliantly. It hurts when you don't take your chances. We had enough of them. So we unfortunately left the game in the balance. The penalty is one of those things. I had a good view of it. There was a bit of contact, but not all contact is a penalty. We have to be more clinical, then we won't end up in a situation like that in the first place."

Oliver Baumann: "A bitter defeat. We played brilliantly in the first half and did well in the second half against a strong Bremen team. We played a good game. It really hurts to lose it right at the end."

Munas Dabbur: "We had plenty of chances to win the game. It's very annoying, and we need to make better use of our chances. We were unlucky to lose this game. We were the better team, so it's really disappointing. The only thing we were missing today were goals."

André Breitenreiter (TSG Hoffenheim head coach): "Congratulations to Werder Bremen. We started the game brilliantly and had a strong first half again. The boys really put it together very well and created a lot of clear chances. But we lacked precision. If there is anything to criticise, then it is certainly efficiency in front of goal. Too many shots went over or wide. In the second half, the game was more even. We've seen penalties like that given. We didn't make many mistakes, but the opposition took full advantage of them, and we lacked precision. I'm really happy with my team's performance despite the defeat. We played well."

Ole Werner (Werder Bremen head coach): "We are pleased with the three points and that we consistently took our chances. It wasn't our best game, and we didn't manage to put together any sustained pressure. When we did have possession, we made a lot of mistakes that gave Hoffenheim chances in transition. Our keeper made a lot of good saves too, you have to say. We had a bit of luck today and waited for our moments. That is why I am also satisfied with my team's performance."

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