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Van Bommel: Inter were more 'effective'

Published: Saturday 22 May 2010, 23.48CET
FC Bayern München skipper Mark van Bommel said "the most effective team" had won the UEFA Champions League after the 2-0 defeat by FC Internazionale Milano in Madrid. Bayern had 66% of possession but it was Inter who took their chances through two Diego Milito strikes. Van Bommel said: "Not the best team won, but the most effective team. Seizing those moments of opportunity is the key. That's not a criticism of Thomas [Müller who spurned two second-half chances], he has scored so many goals this season. But situations like those decide such big matches. We don't score, they do – that was the difference."

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Published: Saturday 22 May 2010, 23.48CET

Van Bommel: Inter were more 'effective'

FC Bayern München skipper Mark van Bommel said "the most effective team" had won the UEFA Champions League after the 2-0 defeat by FC Internazionale Milano in Madrid. Bayern had 66% of possession but it was Inter who took their chances through two Diego Milito strikes. Van Bommel said: "Not the best team won, but the most effective team. Seizing those moments of opportunity is the key. That's not a criticism of Thomas [Müller who spurned two second-half chances], he has scored so many goals this season. But situations like those decide such big matches. We don't score, they do – that was the difference."
Last updated: 23/05/10 0.28CET

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