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29.04.2007 22:30

Rijkaard: “We only lacked goals”

Jordi Clos

FC Barcelona coach, Frank Rijkaard, lamented the missed opportunities, however, valued the three points and the work of the players”.

The missed chances, the play and the rival teams were some of the themes touched upon in the post match press conference. The Dutch coach congratulated his players on a job well done and for their continued effort”.

Many chances

The coach gave a positive reaction to the victory: “The most important thing is to create opportunities and therefore we needn’t rue the missed chances”. Despite this, he recognised that they suffered more than what was predicted: “To only score one goal, created the feeling that the game was never decided”. Rijkaard was sure that “more goals would have given us confidence”.

Three valuable points

“We deserved to win; we created more” said Rijkaard. The coach did agree though that they found things tough in order to get the three points – especially due to the chance Levante had in injury time. “When we play at home, we want more, we’re used to a high level. We have to keep working in order to give a good impression in every game”. Frank Rijkaard had these words to say regarding the victories of the other contenders for the title: “I don’t think about what’s happening with them; we have to concentrate on what we do”.

Levante, a difficult opponent

The coach valued the three points achieved in what proved to be difficult game: “In the final stages of a competition, all teams have to meet their objectives and therefore, there are no easy games”. For this reason, “to win at these times is great and I’m happy”. With regards to Levante: “Their defence was solid and they were very physical”.