Following are the quotes from Spain' s coach Jose Antonio Camacho after his side jump into quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup by edging Ireland 4-3 (1-1 in full time, 3-2 in penalty shoot-out) here on Sunday evening:
On his feelings after an emotional match involving the penalty shoot-out: We suffered a lot, especially because we had two injured players. For almost the whole 30 minutes of the extra time,
we played with only 10 players because our number 14 (David Albelda) was out due to injury. We had a lot of opportunities to score in the game even earlier. It was a very balanced match.
On whether he was nervous: I was not nervous. I always move around during a match. It's World Cup, so feelings are very high, that's why I moved a lot.
On his preference for quarter-final opponents, between South Korea and Italy: Both opponents will be very, very difficult for the Spanish side. Italy, for example, have played in different World Cups and have a lot of experience. South Korea have big motivation and they have also qualified for the round of 16 and they play in their stadium. Both teams are very, very dangerous.
On the equalizer by Robbie Keane, Irish forward: It was not a penalty at 89 or 90 minutes. I think the referee has not decided always in favor of the Spanish side. Ireland put us under a lot of pressure. However, Spain should have won earlier than after the penalty shoot-out.
Editor: May
Source: Xinhua
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