#TSGBMG: Match reaction
After the Foals’ 4-3 defeat to TSG Hoffenheim, we have the reactions of Robin Hack, Julian Weigl, sporting director Nils Schmadtke and the two head coaches Gerardo Seoane and Pellegrino Matarazzo.
Itakura’s Japan win in World Cup qualifying
Ko Itakura and Japan, as well as Fabio Chiarodia with the Italian U19 squad, tasted success with their national teams.
Japan
The Japanese national team won their third game of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Gladbach centre-half Ko Itakura played the full 90 minutes of Japan’s 1-0 win over North Korea (photo: imago images/ANP). The Samurai Blue took the lead through Ao Tanaka in the second minute and defended that lead until the end. The countries will meet again in Pyongyang on Monday (9:00 MEZ).
Italy U19
In their opening game of European Championship qualification, Italy’s U19s, featuring Gladbach defender Fabio Chiarodia, defeated Scotland 3-1, with Chiarodia on the pitch for the whole game.
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