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We lacked the punch to trouble Brazil, admits Chile coach Bielsa

Updated on: 29 June,2010 08:21 AM IST |
Agencies |

Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa admitted his side lacked the necessary punch to trouble Brazil after their 0-3 loss yesterday.

Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa admitted his side lacked the necessary punch to trouble Brazil after their 0-3 loss yesterday.

"I had hoped we would have got closer to Brazil, it wasn't such a one-way match, we had some good chances coming down the right side, but we lacked the necessary punch to convert dangerous situations into goals," said Bielsa. We weren't able to attack with a real hunger for goals, we tried to score, we got close, but had few genuine chances to score."

"The players made a huge effort to showcase their talent and prove their worth," said the 54-year-old.
"Right or wrong, we tried to impose our methods within the idea of some noble play.

"We fought hard, but it was a good and valuable performance, it is sad to know we are not in the tournament any longer.

"We have seen that it was difficult for us to get the ball towards the players who were free, where the spaces were open. But Brazil were quick to open up every crack in our defence. It is very hard when you are behind against Brazil, they take a corner and they have players queuing up, they have four men who can head the ball well and you never know where the attack is coming from."

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