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Jan Kozak reaction

Here’s what the Slovakian manager had to say

Of course any defeat is unpleasant, especially at a European championship. I knew that whoever scored the first goal would have a great advantage because Wales have a well-organised defence and up front they have a very dangerous man who can make a difference. We had a clear cut chance but Hamsik didn’t score and we conceded from a free-kick. It affected the way the game developed, we weren’t very sure on the ball, we lost possession quite easily. I think after half-time we did our best to succeed, we equalised and towards the end both Wales and us tired to get the win in an open game. I don’t think they were better, they had more luck, a draw would have been fairer.

The players on the flanks were not as active as we would like them to be but it was what Wales allowed us to do because they have an organised defence and it’s more difficult to prevail. We didn’t want to risk too much by pushing too many players up.

It’s difficult to see from the bench whether the keeper could have saved Bale’s goal. It was a typical Bale shot from a free-kick. He’s a top player and we have to respect it.