An Ye Gun (PRK), Korea DPR coach
"Both teams worked very hard until the end of
the match and I was very happy when we scored the equalising goal.
When the all the players ran to the bench after the goal, it
signified the spirit within the squad: the players and the coaching
staff are like brothers. However, we still have ways in which we
can improve: I don't think our physical conditioning was at its
best today - and we will have to improve that aspect before we play
Brazil on Tuesday."
John Peacock (ENG), England coach
"It was a heartbreaking goal to concede in the sense
that when you're leading with a minute to go, it's
heartbreaking to see a goal go in. But I felt that Korea DPR
deserved their draw today. I'm a little disappointed, but it
was important that we didn't lose the game today and there were
several positive points which I feel that we can take into the next
match with New Zealand. I am very confident that the lads will
respond positively. They worked very hard out there today in
difficult conditions - it was hot and humid and there - and we are
not used to that, but we'll be fine from here on in."
Rim Chol Min (PRK), Korea DPR forward
It was great to hear that the local fans supporting us - and
that really helped us. I was not disappointed to be a substitute,
because I realise that those who started the game are better
players than myself. I don't really model myself on any famous
players, because I am only learning and my skills are so far behind
players at the highest levels of the game.
Tommy Smith (ENG), England defender
We're very disappointed that it was a draw in the end. I
thought that we did enough for the win, but the heat just got to us
at the end. We knew were in for a tough game, we didn't
underestimate them. In fact, once we scored, I thought we would go
on from there, but it wasn't to be. We can't wait for the
next game and a chance to put it right against New
Zealand.
