Quotes from Avram Grant following Zambia’s draw against DR Congo

DR Congo fought back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw against Zambia in a Group F opening match.

Below are the quotes from the Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant.

“We know that Congo has quality players who play in some of the best leagues in the world and in Europe.

“I think wee did a good job, but we couldn’t pass the ball so well because they marked us so well, we scored, and they scored from a big mistake from us, but you can say it was a fair result,”

“I think the draw is a fair result because even Congo who were sharper than us wasted their chances.

“Congo have a very good team, very balanced team good midfield players, defenders fantastic but still a very good result for us but even when you are winning you are always disappointed,” he said.

“I think we didn’t pass the ball as we wanted but Congo defended very well, they marked very well. It was very difficult to score chances against them we need to prepare more.”

“You also need to remember that we had a lot of best 11 players that do not play regularly with their clubs, so they are not 100 percent fit.

“They have just played three or four games over the last months that’s why I am happy because they were fighting throughout the game.”

Zambia’s next game is on Sunday against Tanzania at the Laurent Pokou Stadium.