Stuttgart have impressed in the Bundesliga after the winter break.
“We knew it would be a difficult game and that we would have to be compact and play intelligently. We kept our cool and controlled the match over the ninety minutes,” said Gross on the official Stuttgart website.
“It was important that we won and that we stay in the running for an international qualifying place. Now we want to win the last two games too.
“Cacau sent out a reminder of what he can do tonight. I am very happy for him and Ciprian Marica, that they both got on the score-sheet and showed presence in front of goal.”