 Blokhin's side came off second best to Italy |
Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin refused to blame his side's World Cup exit on bad luck after their quarter-final defeat to Italy in Hamburg. "There's no such thing as good or bad luck here," said Blokhin, whose side had chances before losing 3-0.
"The Italians have a great team and they don't forgive mistakes. On the whole our team deserves great praise.
"I am disappointed that we are out but this World Cup has been a great achievement for us."
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