France coach Raymond Domenech almost lost his words after the 1998 title-taking side won 1-0 here 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.