THE Women’s National Team was left out of the final by Hungary on penalties (13-11), and will now challenge for the bronze medal in the minor final against Spain (16/02, 10:30) for the Doha World Cup.
After the match, Alexia Kammenou declared that she was proud of her players and their effort, stressing that she needs a similar spirit in the match with Spainso that the team reaches the medal.
What he said in detail:
“What shall we say now? We are upset. I am proud of my players. They showed they were better throughout the game. We took the lead at the end, we were severely punished. Penalties are a matter of luck. We missed a great opportunity. This team will have many such opportunities and we must continue with the same passion.
At the crucial whistles of the game the one referee was below the circumstances. He gave us many miscarriages, he did not give any more. We keep our performance. Now we have to fight for the medal that is in front of us and it is our big goal. The team showed spirit. Only pride for this team.
The team definitely needs love when results like this come. Up to a point it’s skill, then it’s luck. Let’s continue with the same love and passion and I think we will have them in the small final. This is the next step and there is more to come.
The game against Spain will be different from the group game. It’s a very experienced team. We have a day to rest, concentrate and fight for the medal which is a big thing.”
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