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European cup (e.g. soccer)
After a dismal performance in the final round of the group stage, the
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The team unexpectedly lost 0-2 to Georgia and did not qualify for the round of 16. The team's manager Marco Rossi confessed in the final press conference that he felt extremely disappointed to be out of the tournament.
After last night's game, Marco Rossi said, "In the last four days we didn't have our fate in our hands and had to wait for the results of other games. The results were disappointing, last time we were one goal and seven minutes away from advancing, this time goal difference decided our fate."
On the outlook for the future, he continued, "Now we will focus on the UEFA Europa League and the World Qualifiers, thinking about the short and long term, it's a very difficult period. Every moment can't be enjoyed, the games were bad, we improved but not enough to qualify."
Talking about the experience of the game, Marco Rossi believes, "At this level, the start is crucial and we have to give it our all. The team is a team and everyone has to be at their best or they won't be able to play at their best."
Regarding the team's development, he noted, "Teamwork is crucial and everyone must play well. Roland Sauroi had a great tournament, but we need to improve more."
Finally, when asked if he would have made changes, he confessed, "If I could start over, maybe I'd change the lineup and other decisions, but there's not much I can do."
The loss was a painful experience for the Portuguese team, and fans are looking forward to their resurgence and success in future tournaments.
