Wahl: 'We deserved to lose' after Mainz defeat

"We deserved to lose. The first early goal killed us straight away. After that, our game plan didn't work anymore," said Wahl in the aftermath of the match.

Wahl highlighted Philipp Tietz as the key difference, admitting: "Philipp Tietz clearly made the difference today. We didn't find a good way to defend him - he was involved heavily in both goals." Despite the frustration, Wahl emphasized collective responsibility rather than singling out teammates, reflecting St. Pauli's awareness of shortcomings as they battle to avoid relegation. grenadier.co.za