Reiss expressed his pride in the team's performance, saying they were proud of the players before and after the game. Reaching the final was a significant achievement, and the team's experience in the big game was valuable for their development.

Reiss acknowledged that the game was challenging, with some phases where the team performed well but overall, it was not their usual standard. He also noted that playing in front of a large crowd of 25,000 fans added to the difficulty of the game.

Although the team was not happy with the loss, Reiss saw the experience as a positive step for the players' growth and development.