Schwery relieved after deceptive victory

Belgium coach Jean-Marie Greven said "the final score says it all" after a 4-1 loss to Switzerland in their Group A opener. Yet his side pulled it back to 2-1 and hit the post and for opposite number Yannick Schwery it was never clear-cut until his Switzerland hit two late goals.

Yannick Schwery, Switzerland coach
There were all sorts of scenarios around how this game could finish – it was never clear-cut. At 2-0 up we missed a great chance to score a third and then our opponents managed to get one back. Then they hit the post when the score was 2-1 and of course we were lucky on that occasion. But I'm glad we were able to settle the match in the dying stages.

Jean-Marie Greven, Belgium coach
Even two goals down at half-time, we knew we could get something from the game. After getting one back we really played for a win and I think everyone could see we had a chance to win as we created a lot of chances and hit the post. But, as a head coach, I have to accept the 4-1 defeat in the end. There is no point in being philosophical as the final score says it all.