June 11, 2002
Redcard did us a favour, says Voller
Republic of Ireland coach Mick McCarthy believes his side fully deserved their place in the last 16 after their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
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June 11, 2002
Metsuapplauds Senegal’s ‘extraordinary showing’
Senegal coach Bruno Metsu has paid tribute to his players after they qualified for the knock out stages of the World Cup at the first time of acting.
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June 11, 2002
Puaresigns after Uruguay exit
Uruguay coach Victor Pua is believed to have offered his resignationafter his side crashed out of the World Cup.
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June 11, 2002
Swedenrode their luck, admits Lagerback
Sweden coach Lars Lagerback admitted that his side rode their luck in their 1-1 draw with Argentina - a result which saw the Swedes qualify for the next stage as group winners.
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June 11, 2002
Trapattonithanks the Lord for Italy’s qualification
Giovanni Trapattoni believes that God was on Italy's side after watching his team snatch the point they required against Mexico, to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
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June 11, 2002
Redcard did us a favour, says Voller
Rudi Voller believes his side actually improved when they were reduced to ten-men following the dismissal of Carsten Ramelow in Germany's 2-0 win over Cameroon.
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June 10, 2002
Arenahappy with a point
United States coach Bruce Arena admits that he was pleased with his team's draw with South Korea and optimistic about qualifying for the next stage.
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June 10, 2002
Desaillydefends Lemerre
France captain Marcel Desailly has leapt to the defence of embattled coach Roger Lemerre, claiming that the coach should not be held responsible if France are knocked out of the competition tormorrow.
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June 10, 2002
Katenecsuspended for final match
FIFA's disciplinary committee have suspended Slovenia national team coach Srecko Katanec for one match according to reports emerging from Seoul.
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June 10, 2002
Teamworthe key for Portugal, says Oliveira
Portugal coach Antonio Oliveira has attributed his side's improved display against Poland, to the players performing as a team rather than indivduals.
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June 10, 2002
Waseigedisappointed at lack of fight
Belgium coach Robert Waseige admitted that he was very disapppointed with the attitude of his players during their 1-1 draw with Tunusia earlier today.
