Source: SKY_Sports
Moyes - We did our best
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Everton manager David Moyes has praised his players in the wake of their 5-0 thrashing by Benfica.[LNB] The Toffees were without 11 players for the Europa League game in the Estadio da Luz, and their inexperience showed as a rampant Benfica put their defence to the sword.[LNB]But Moyes refused to criticise his team after the heavy loss, saying it was difficult for players who were playing out of position.[LNB]"It wasn't a second string defence, it was playing out of their position," he said.[LNB]"We put out the best we had and the players did as well as they could. I only have praise for the players tonight.[LNB]"I have said to the players that this is a different competition and we have had two wins and a defeat so it's not that bad.[LNB]"Obviously tonight's defeat was not what we wanted but I would like to play Benfica with my best side."[LNB]ThreatThe Portuguese team looked dangerous every time they came forward in attack, and full backs Dan Gosling and debutant Seamus Coleman were exposed on a number of occasions.[LNB]"Benfica were very good and capitalized on some mistakes we made, and took their opportunities very well," Moyes added.[LNB]"I think they had a good attitude and for me they showed their attacking qualities, especially in the second half.[LNB]"I thought (Angel) Di Maria tonight was a throw-back winger and he seemed a very good find.[LNB]"It shows them (the youngsters) the level they have to play at to get to the top."[LNB]
