The France coach is a pleased man in town after seeing his side secure a hard-fought draw against the reigning World and European champions on Tuesday
The 44-year-old has expressed his delight at the way Les Bleus played against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 in their third game of the World Cup qualifying campaign, and feels that his side could have won the game had few decisions gone their way.
While talking to reporters after the game in Madrid, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 played with great confidence and they have shown the world what they are capable of.
The coach feels that his side deserved more than just a point on Tuesday, and they caused La Roja all kinds of trouble on the pitch.
"We could perhaps have won.”
Lamenting Spain’s goal, Deschamps added that conceding from a deal ball situation is very disappointing considering the fact that La Furia Roja aren’t good in such situations.
Praising the opposing team, the coach said that Les Bleus were put under immense pressure from the very start and the hosts made it difficult for them to take control of the game.
“We conceded from a dead ball situation, which is not Spain's strongest suit. They forced us onto the back foot, we were ok but we couldn't make the switch from defence to attack."
Talking about Karim Benzema’s disallowed goal, the French coach stated that it was a crucial moment in the game and it hurt Les Bleus’ morale to some extent.
The coach has praised goalkeeper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hugo-Lloris-c16408, for saving a penalty from Cesc Fabregas, adding that it kept France in the game.
“There were some key moments such as our valid goal [disallowed for offside]. Just after that we conceded a penalty but fortunately Lloris saved us.”
Deschamps feels that his side was really impressive in the second half and took control of the game, and got the reward in the end when Olivier Giroud fired past Spanish goalkeeper in the closing stages of the match.
“In the second half we stepped up and had more chances and it is great to have taken a point at the end of the game like we did.”
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