Colombia coach says his team 'deserved more' after bowing out of World Cup

The South American outfit controlled most of the possession in the contest but could not break down the Swiss defence as the game finished goalless after extra-time.

Substitute Jaminton Campaz squandered the clearest chance of the match when he blazed a shot over the bar with only goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to beat late in the game.

Lorenzo told reporters after the game: "We should have scored. We were aware that this was going to be a tactical, pretty tight match. I believe we deserved a little more in the 90 minutes because of our intentions.

"It's of my interest that my team at least makes attempts on goal," he said. "But you pay for those mistakes. In the last World Cup qualifying round against Venezuela and Bolivia we scored nine goals.

"These guys play in the top leagues. They are top players. Sometimes you score, sometimes you don't."

Striker Luis Suarez, who failed to score in any of the five games at this year's World Cup thanked the Colombia fans for travelling to support the team.

He said: "I think this national team was destined for better things. I just want to thank the whole country and everyone who filled the stadium here.

"Let's hope this is a major turning point, because what we showed at this World Cup has to be viewed in a positive light."

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