"It was frustrating because we started on the back foot and conceded an early goal again. I feel we should have won in the end. John Carew was fantastic, unplayable at times. He was immense with players hanging over him all game. It was a phenomenal performance and he doesn't get too many fouls either. He is supposed to just look after himself because he is so tall, but overall I couldn't be more pleased with the team."
- Martin O'Neill