The coaches of the Egyptian and Ivorian national football teams spoke at a post-game press conference in Douala on Wednesday, during which the Egyptian coach stated, "We deserved to win."
The statements were given after Egypt won 5-4 on penalties in their game against Ivory Coast.
"I think generally speaking, taking into consideration the number of open opportunities that we had, I feel that we deserved to win the game even during 120 minutes," said Egyptian coach Carlos Queiroz.
Regarding the match outcome, Ivorian football coach Patrice Beaumelle acknowledged that it was a 'tough game,' but stated that his team 'deserved to go through.'
Egypt will go on to face the Moroccan team on Sunday at Yaounde's Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.
The coaches of the Egyptian and Ivorian national football teams spoke at a post-game press conference in Douala on Wednesday, during which the Egyptian coach stated, "We deserved to win."
The statements were given after Egypt won 5-4 on penalties in their game against Ivory Coast.
"I think generally speaking, taking into consideration the number of open opportunities that we had, I feel that we deserved to win the game even during 120 minutes," said Egyptian coach Carlos Queiroz.
Regarding the match outcome, Ivorian football coach Patrice Beaumelle acknowledged that it was a 'tough game,' but stated that his team 'deserved to go through.'
Egypt will go on to face the Moroccan team on Sunday at Yaounde's Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.
The coaches of the Egyptian and Ivorian national football teams spoke at a post-game press conference in Douala on Wednesday, during which the Egyptian coach stated, "We deserved to win."
The statements were given after Egypt won 5-4 on penalties in their game against Ivory Coast.
"I think generally speaking, taking into consideration the number of open opportunities that we had, I feel that we deserved to win the game even during 120 minutes," said Egyptian coach Carlos Queiroz.
Regarding the match outcome, Ivorian football coach Patrice Beaumelle acknowledged that it was a 'tough game,' but stated that his team 'deserved to go through.'
Egypt will go on to face the Moroccan team on Sunday at Yaounde's Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.