Emerse Faé: In such matches, the outcome is decided by small details

Ivory Coast national team coach Emerse Faé commented on his side's 2-1 loss to Norway in the World Cup Round of 16.

“That’s football. You have to convert your chances. Unfortunately, we conceded that late goal. The players gave their all and fought until the very end. We were up against a formidable opponent who defended very resolutely until the final whistle,” Faé stated.

“This is top-level football, where everything comes down to the details. The outcome of such matches is decided by the smallest nuances. For all of us, this was our first World Cup. We learned a lot, grew stronger, and we will certainly be back,” he added.

“We gave everything we were capable of and did our utmost until the very end. Today, it wasn't enough, but we will continue to move forward,” Faé concluded.