Martinez: “We made a very good and courageous performance”

Olympiacos was competitive in London, but failed to get anything, after Paketas’ goal gave West Ham a 1-0 win for the 4th matchday of the Europa League groups.

In his statements after the end of the match, the coach of the “red and whites”, Diego Martinezstood on the courageous performance of his team, but also on the crossbar that deprived the Piraeus of an equaliser.

Diego Martinez’s statements in detail:

His commentary on the match: “It was a very balanced game. We wanted both teams to score, to play good football. West Ham managed to score and take the win in the details. We were unlucky with the crossbar denying us an equaliser. I’m proud of our performance, but disappointed with the result».

On how competitive Olympiacos was against West Ham: “Olympiacos wants to look any opponent in the eye. Today we faced a great opponent. We made a very good and brave performance. We wanted to win and that is why we are disappointed with the final result».

For third place in the group: “Right now we have to see the game with Asteras Tripoli and then see the European obligations. Anything can happen in football. I believe we will be rewarded along the way.”