Ivory Coast boss not disappointed after eliminating from AFCON

coach Patrice Beaumelle said he was not disappointed with his side's defeat to

and their elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations.

The 2015 champion lost to Egypt on penalties last night and was eliminated from the competition. Eric Bailly missed his penalty kick after a goalless draw in the 120th minute to keep Ivory Coast out of the competition and Egypt will face Morocco in the quarter-finals.

"It was a tough match for both teams, it’s a matter of luck.

"The players did their best to put pressure on the Egyptians, so I’m proud of the boys. I congratulate Egypt, who will continue its journey in the tournament.

"The frustration is there, but I am not disappointed. The match was played on simple details, and it was very tactical and balanced. I am optimistic about the team’s future."

After advancing to the quarter-final, Egypt boss Carlos Queiroz said:

"We sacrificed a lot to be the best team on the field, especially from players who are skilled and who are good at dribbling,"

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"The players deserve more respect from local analysts and pundits for their performance. Everyone should support the players because they deserve respect and support.

"People are not satisfied with good performance only, they want more, so we have to prepare well for Morocco, who we certainly respect. We are in an official tournament, not a trip to the garden. There is a difficult atmosphere that we face in that tournament,"

he continued.

"It was a difficult start, especially with the loss to Nigeria, but our performance is gradually developing and we want to prepare now for the match against Morocco.

"We want to be better and satisfy the ambition of the fans. The pressure is an inspiration to us, and it gives us a lot of strength to play and please people."

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