Friday Apr 11 2008 10:30
Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld admitted Getafe were the better team and that his players rode their luck to reach the UEFA Cup semi-finals.
The tournament favourites found themselves 3-1 down to the Spanish side in extra-time of their quarter-final second leg, before two Luca Toni strikes in the final five minutes secured their nervy passage on the away goals rule.
"To come back from 3-1 down in extra-time was a fantastic performance" admitted Hitzfeld.
"That speaks volumes for the character of the team, but we also needed a little luck.
"I congratulate Getafe. They were sensational.
"They were on the point of causing a sensation and humiliating Bayern Munich. They were so close. They were the best team."
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