The Spain coach Montse Tome remained inability to take their chances when the world champions fell on a penalty shootout through England in the women's-euro final on Sunday after they dominated a match that ended 1-1 after 120 minutes.
The Spaniards had 24 attempts on goal, but the grit and determination of England dragged them to a shooting where they were short, and failed to convert three of their four spotkicks while Chloe Kelly England shot to victory.
“I think this team deserved more. I think we worked hard for a long time to reach this moment, to reach this final at a high -level national team as an event and what we saw in the game, reminds me that the team deserved it,” Tome said a media conference.
“This is a sport, you have to know how to lose, and today we missed the penalties.”
Spain in Maria Mendez and Catalina Coll look depressed after the Match Reuters / Bernadett Szabo
Spain took a first half ahead, but England immediately made Alessia Russo and fought excellent to bring the game to a 1-1 draw and a shootout.
“I think we were better, but football is a sport where the best team does not always win. England is an excellent national team, they showed their level during the tournament. They draw, and then they defend themselves to get the penalties,” Tome said.
The 42-year-old coach could not hide her disappointment that her team had received an important title.
“This is our profession. What we worked for, what they worked for, a different end deserved,” she said.
“That is why I have the feeling that we have almost achieved it today, but it is gone. I really appreciate all the work – we wrote history throughout the tournament and the team was good,” Tome added.