Kazan June 16 (IANS) Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk said on Saturday that his team "deserved a draw" in their FIFA World Cup encounter with France.
The game which took place here on Saturday ended in a 2-1 victory for France reports Sputnik news agency.
"I m proud and disappointed. I think we gave a very good performance. Nobody expected that we could play like this against France. I think there were a lot of moments (when) they (France) didn t know what to do anymore. It s a big compliment for us " van Marwijk told journalists.
"If you lose them with a penalty you can discuss. The way they (Australia) wanted to play they did it 95 percent. I cannot blame any of my players I only can make them compliments. We deserved to play a draw " he added.
The matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup will be held at 12 stadiums across 11 Russian cities till July 15.

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