Dick Advocaat felt Russia did enough to warrant a victory in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland.
Russia boss happy with performance but not result
Russia boss Dick Advocaat felt his side did enough to warrant a victory in Tuesday night's 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland in Moscow.
The Euro 2012 qualification Group B leaders bombarded the Irish defence with wave after wave of attack, but could not find a way past Shay Given.
Ireland also had the heroics of Richard Dunne to thank for a creditable and vital point, but Dutchman Advocaat nonetheless praised his players for their efforts.
"I always start by saying that I'm happy with the result or not happy with the result so tonight, I will start by saying I'm not happy with the result," said the former Rangers boss.
"Without being chauvinistic, Russia played an excellent game - 90 minutes controlling the game and created seven or eight 100 per cent chances, so I can only give my players praise for the way they played tonight."
Russia remain top of the group and have their destiny in their own hands as maximum points in their final two games against Slovakia away and Andorra at home will seal their passage to the main event in Poland and Ukraine.
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