Vicente del Bosque said that Cesc Fabregas asked to "take the winner" after sealing final spot penalty of Spain, while Paulo Bento of Portugal expressed no regrets.
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque, Cesc Fabregas revealed that he had specifically requested to bring the final punishment of his team after FC Barcelona midfielder moved to dismiss the headlines through Sunday's final UEFA EURO 2012 in Kiev. The 61-year-old also explained that the hope that "the pace in the pitch" was behind his substitutions in the second half, while opposite number Paulo Bento praised his side for being "best in the first 90 minutes. "
Paulo Bento, coach of Portugal
In my opinion, we played a very good tournament. Today, I think were better in the first 90 minutes and extra time were less efficient. We could not get a goal, and after that take our chances in the first 90 minutes, Spain became stronger and lost efficiency.
"We let Spain play better in our environment in overtime, but in the first 90 minutes we could have decided the game." If I had to choose a way to lose, would be well, and Spain is a great team and we leave with our heads held high. Players can now go on vacation, what they deserve. Since September, we will think again and prepare for the 2014 World Cup, but we know we can compete with any team at any level.
The fifth [penalty-taker] would be Ronaldo. We had chosen an order of [Joao] Moutinho, Pepe, Nani and [Bruno Alves], then it would have been Ronaldo. It was determined that the plan and if it was 4-4 and Ronaldo had the last sentence, talking about a different situation. I do not regret anything.
We were aggressive and cohesive team. We try to control the game as much as possible. The way they competed, the way we played - even though we lost this semifinal - gives us great confidence and allows the country to have confidence. The country is proud of the effort the team showed.
Vicente del Bosque, Spain coach
Portugal was over when defending. We had many opportunities, so it was very balanced. In extra time, was a little different, then we were lucky in the shootout. Congratulations to Portugal, because they played a great tournament, but we were lucky this time.
We not only want to defend, we attack too. Of course, we are improving our defense and that is thanks to the characteristics of our players. We are very happy about that and we will help our future success.
Xavi was not playing bad, [when it came out], he played very well, but was tired and wanted more pace on the court. Peter [Rodriguez] and [Jesus] Navas were more active and always more offensive force. Xavi has had a great tournament. We have created more problems than Portugal after the introduction of those players. It was vital and the players are becoming more mature in every game. Extra time showed that they have experienced.
Of course, they take five penalties offered to take the last. "Cesc told me he wanted to take the fifth to be able to take the winner, but we all wanted." Sergio Ramos Rui Patricio knew he would go to one side of all sanctions and so they decided to do what [Andrea] Pirlo did in the previous game.
The other semifinal will be a game and our opponents are, the final will be a great game. But we do not care who our opponents are.
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque, Cesc Fabregas revealed that he had specifically requested to bring the final punishment of his team after FC Barcelona midfielder moved to dismiss the headlines through Sunday's final UEFA EURO 2012 in Kiev. The 61-year-old also explained that the hope that "the pace in the pitch" was behind his substitutions in the second half, while opposite number Paulo Bento praised his side for being "best in the first 90 minutes. "
Paulo Bento, coach of Portugal
In my opinion, we played a very good tournament. Today, I think were better in the first 90 minutes and extra time were less efficient. We could not get a goal, and after that take our chances in the first 90 minutes, Spain became stronger and lost efficiency.
"We let Spain play better in our environment in overtime, but in the first 90 minutes we could have decided the game." If I had to choose a way to lose, would be well, and Spain is a great team and we leave with our heads held high. Players can now go on vacation, what they deserve. Since September, we will think again and prepare for the 2014 World Cup, but we know we can compete with any team at any level.
The fifth [penalty-taker] would be Ronaldo. We had chosen an order of [Joao] Moutinho, Pepe, Nani and [Bruno Alves], then it would have been Ronaldo. It was determined that the plan and if it was 4-4 and Ronaldo had the last sentence, talking about a different situation. I do not regret anything.
We were aggressive and cohesive team. We try to control the game as much as possible. The way they competed, the way we played - even though we lost this semifinal - gives us great confidence and allows the country to have confidence. The country is proud of the effort the team showed.
Vicente del Bosque, Spain coach
Portugal was over when defending. We had many opportunities, so it was very balanced. In extra time, was a little different, then we were lucky in the shootout. Congratulations to Portugal, because they played a great tournament, but we were lucky this time.
We not only want to defend, we attack too. Of course, we are improving our defense and that is thanks to the characteristics of our players. We are very happy about that and we will help our future success.
Xavi was not playing bad, [when it came out], he played very well, but was tired and wanted more pace on the court. Peter [Rodriguez] and [Jesus] Navas were more active and always more offensive force. Xavi has had a great tournament. We have created more problems than Portugal after the introduction of those players. It was vital and the players are becoming more mature in every game. Extra time showed that they have experienced.
Of course, they take five penalties offered to take the last. "Cesc told me he wanted to take the fifth to be able to take the winner, but we all wanted." Sergio Ramos Rui Patricio knew he would go to one side of all sanctions and so they decided to do what [Andrea] Pirlo did in the previous game.
The other semifinal will be a game and our opponents are, the final will be a great game. But we do not care who our opponents are.
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