Argentina playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme believes they deserved to beat Brazil in the closely contested goalless draw yesterday after dominating the second half.
Riquelme feels the Albiceleste had the better chances and more possession and should have secured all three points.
“In the second half we were better than our opponents and had some very clear chances to win but failed to find the net,” said Riquelme.
One of striker Julio Cruz’s attempts hit the woodwork.
Lionel Messi also had two chances in stoppage time.
“The best thing we did in the match is what we always do, move the ball around well. In the second period we had a lot more possession than them and when we have the ball we always feel calmer,” said Riquelme.
After the 1-1 draw with Ecuador at home on Sunday, Riqueme admitted it was never going to take much for Argentina to improve and he was not too unhappy with the display.
“We knew we could not play worse than Sunday and that made us relax ahead of this game. It is good because we played against a great team, one of the best in the world and to play them is not easy,” he said.
“We are happy with our game and with the team we have, but we are not happy with the draw. We played well and wanted to win and I think from our performance in the second half we were better than them.”
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