Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says he is proud of his team despite their failure to reach the World Cup quarterfinals after a disappointing loss to Croatia. After a 120-minute draw, the Danes lost 3-2 to Croatia in a thrilling penalty shootout, in which the Croatian goalkeeper Danijel Subasic saved three penalties and Schmeichel stopped two on Sunday, reports Xinhua news agency.

Schmeichel was chosen as the man of the match for his superb saves. "Today we had opportunities, and we were better in the second half and in the extra time. But we didn't have the luck. It is difficult to accept that and to put it into words," Schmeichel said at a post-match conference. "It's a strange feeling, [a] huge disappointment, but also enormous pride about our team, not only the 11 people on the pitch, but also everyone involved or working for the team," the 31-year-old said.