Kompany happy with point as hope grows for Sušić
Monday, October 13, 2014
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Both sides took positives from Belgium's 1-1 draw in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Vincent Kompany savouring an embarassment of riches while Safet Sušić's confidence grew.
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• Vincent Kompany says Radja Nainggolan could be here to stay after his equaliser
• The Belgium captain thinks a 1-1 draw is a good result for his side
• Edin Džeko reckons a point apiece was a fair reflection
• Next games: Israel v Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium v Wales (16 November)
Vincent Kompany, Belgium captain
The tempo went up and down and the counterattacks were always sharp and dangerous, but it was a good match and a good result for us. We try to pass the ball around a bit quicker than most, but in matches like this ... sometimes it's very difficult to dominate possession. I had played here twice before and it was never this good.
Next time, if we finish better, we will probably win a bit easier. I'm convinced it's a good sign that we continue to create these chances, though. It's a really hard away game this, believe me. And if you create good chances in a match like this, in the style that we did it, then that's important. It was an OK performance.
Radja Nainggolan has been a bit in and out with his previous call-ups, but now he has suddenly blossomed. He was already fantastic at Roma when I played against him and now for the national team. We now have another Red Devil who shows that he has talent. And there are, at this moment, so many – it's a real luxury.
I was more afraid that Edin Džeko would score from a corner or something because he was my man to mark. Of course it's a team sport, I congratulate him, but I'd prefer he did it on Saturday.
Safet Sušić, Bosnia and Herzegovina coach
It was an extremely tough match and it's a pity we couldn't keep the lead. I'm satified with my players' performance – Belgium are a superb team, the best we've played against. We had a tough match on Friday and I am happy with what my players have shown tonight. There is a big fight ahead of us as we want to make it to EURO 2016. I am convinced we can come in the top two in the group.
Edin Džeko, Bosnia and Herzegovina captain
It was a very open match and we played very well – all of us. A draw was probably a fair result, I am happy with how the team played. It gives me hope that we can be more successful in the coming matches.
