FRANCE 98 – Brasil-Netherlands – G. Hiddink: “Penalty shoot-outs are always a lottery”

“As far as I’m concerned, penalty shoot-outs are always a lottery, and I’d chosen my strikers before the match. I think we put in an excellent performance in the competition.

To lose at this point is very disappointing, all the more so because BRAZIL didn’t appear to be invincible, even though they have some very talented players. I’m happy and satisfied with the performance of our team against a great team.

I won’t hide behind excuses that players like Marc OVERMARS (14), Winston BOGARDE (15) and Arthur NUMAN (5) couldn’t play. I think the replacements did a good job, so I’m not going to search for excuses like injuries of a days less rest or whatever…”