What did Guardiola say after losing the FA Cup final?

In the FA Cup final, Manchester City suffered a surprising 0–1 defeat against Crystal Palace. After the match, City’s manager Pep Guardiola responded to journalists’ questions and reflected on his team’s performance.

— We made use of all our chances and dominated the game. We played attacking football but couldn’t score in the end. And in football, that’s the most important thing, — said the coach.

Guardiola also recalled last season’s final:

— Last year, in the final against Manchester United, we didn’t play as well as today. This time, the boys showed true determination. We created several great chances, but lacked luck in the finishing. Still, I congratulate Crystal Palace on a deserved win.

The Spanish coach emphasized that he had no complaints about the team’s effort or fighting spirit, but acknowledged that without scoring, it’s hard to win:

— Yes, it’s disappointing we couldn’t win. But this is football — these things happen. We’ll have more opportunities ahead, — added Guardiola.

Zamin.uz editorial note:
A goalless FA Cup final is a rare event in Manchester City’s recent history. This loss will likely be an important lesson for Guardiola’s squad and a key reference point for preparation ahead of future finals.

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