Vahid Halilhodzic, the coach of Algeria, expressed his frustration with the refereeing decisions following their defeat to Tunisia. Here’s a summary of his comments:
- Halilhodzic mentioned that his team was a bit naive at times during the match.
- He specifically questioned the referee’s decision on the foul involving Feghouli, suggesting that it should have resulted in a red card and a penalty for Algeria.
- While acknowledging the team’s own mistakes, he stated that, subjectively, he believed Algeria did not deserve the defeat.
- Despite the disappointment, Halilhodzic expressed hope for the remaining two matches and highlighted the quality of play his team displayed.
- He emphasized that, in his view, Algeria created more play and chances than other teams but lacked success in converting them.