Brazil-Denmark – B. Laudrup: “We still made it difficult for Brazil”

Brazil-Denmark – B. Laudrup: “We still made it difficult for Brazil”

04.07.98 01h16 CET

Brian LAUDRUP (11):

“Before the match we all agreed that we wanted to play attractive football against BRAZIL, even if we didn’t win. Although we did lose tonight, I think we still made it difficult for them. Both teams had space to play, which made it a good game for the spectators. I think the fans who were in La Beaujoire stadium tonight will be happier than those who went to see FRANCE play ITALY. I can’t understand how teams like GERMANY and ITALY, who haven’t played a single good match, have reached this stage of the competition. Tonight, largely due to us, the Brazilians can say they’ve played some of their best football so far. In spite of losing, I’m happy for my brother, it was a great way for him to finish his career.”

Martin JORGENSEN (21):

“This evening, we believed to the last minute that we could win, especially when Brian LAUDRUP (11) scored. We’re unfortunately leaving this World Cup now, with a lot of regret. Our last two matches have been spectacular and tonight we’ve shown that we can play a ‘Brazilian’ game. I’m very happy I scored but that’s a small consolation in defeat.”

Peter SCHMEICHEL (1):

“It’s never easy to lose and I’m very sad we have to leave. Still, I’m convinced that we could have won this match with a bit more luck. We shouldn’t be ashamed of losing to BRAZIL, a team who will probably win the World Cup.”

Per FRANDSEN (8):

“We played very well. With this game DENMARK ended the World Cup on a high note, but this doesn’t take away the disappointment of losing. BRAZIL are an incredible team: they had four chances in the match and scored three goals. But we always knew we had a hope of winning, which kept us going until the end. This marks the end of Michael LAUDRUP’s (10) career – in him we’re losing a great player, which is a real loss for DENMARK”.