Toulouse coach Carles Martinez Novell had
“a mixed feeling”
after his team's draw Thursday at the Stadium against Benfica Lisbon (0-0), which eliminated it from the Europa League at the gates of the round of 16.
“I told my players I couldn’t be more proud of them.
I think the whole city and the whole stadium are too
,” he declared after the match.
“He only missed one goal
. ”
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Beaten 2-1 in the first leg last week in Portugal, TFC failed to convert its numerous opportunities, notably during a
“perfect second half”
in the eyes of its young coach (39 years old).
“It’s our best game of the season.
We must continue with this energy, we are on the right track
,” he said.
“We must use our performances in this competition to convince ourselves that we are capable of doing great things.
This team is young, with a lot of new players, but it is capable.
She just has to believe in it and keep this mentality
,” insisted Martinez Novell.
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