Gdansk (Poland), June 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A poor-quality pitch ruined Spain's clash with Italy at Euro 2012, Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has said.
The match Sunday in Gdansk ended in a 1-1 draw after a match in which both teams showed bursts of quality but Spain were unable to implement their usual short-passing game.
"It is lamentable that we have to play on a pitch like this," Del Bosque said, adding that the surface had prevented both teams from playing to their potential.
Spain managed to put on a decent performance regardless of the surface, he said.
"We have worked hard and put in a good effort. We are relatively satisfied with our work and the result."
Spain play Republic of Ireland next Thursday, while Italy take on Croatia.
The match Sunday in Gdansk ended in a 1-1 draw after a match in which both teams showed bursts of quality but Spain were unable to implement their usual short-passing game.
"It is lamentable that we have to play on a pitch like this," Del Bosque said, adding that the surface had prevented both teams from playing to their potential.
Spain managed to put on a decent performance regardless of the surface, he said.
"We have worked hard and put in a good effort. We are relatively satisfied with our work and the result."
Spain play Republic of Ireland next Thursday, while Italy take on Croatia.
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