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France coach to enjoy victory moment before taking Portugal in mind
2/7/2006 10:49

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France's Zinedine Zidane (bottom) and Patrick Vieira celebrate Thierry Henry's goal against Brazil during their World Cup 2006 quarter-final soccer match in Frankfurt yesterday. China Daily/Reuters]


France coach Raymond Domenech almost lost his words after the 1998 title-taking side won 1-0 in Frankfurt on Saturday to crash out World Cup favorites Brazil.
"It's extraordinary. Sometimes the words are not enough to describe what you're experiencing," he said.
Thierry Henry side-footed a free-kick from Zinedine Zidane at 57 to seal the quarterfinal victory for France and to set up them a last four clash against Portugal.
"Portugal won't be easy, but for the moment, let me enjoy this. There's only football to offer you great moments like this," said Domenech.



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