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Reaction after APOEL Nicosia lost 1-0 at home to Paris Saint-Germain in UEFA Champions League Group F on Tuesday.

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SOUNDBITE (French) Laurent Blanc, Paris Saint-Germain coach: (Q: It was a difficult game?)

"I think we never gave up trying to win this game. The fact that Cavani, who scored the goal in the 80th minute shows that he too did not give up, nor did the rest of the team. I think we have been rewarded for our efforts. There was not a lot difference between the two teams. The score could have been in favour of Nicosia or Paris, or it could have been a draw. We took one of our scoring opportunities, while Nicosia did not succeed and in the end, that's what makes the difference."

SOUNDBITE (English) Giorgos Donis, Apoel Nicosia coach:

"I think it was a very tough game. Our plan, it works very good. I think it was difficult for Paris Saint-Germain to make clear chance against us and I think we found opportunities to score. I think Paris Saint-Germain was more lucky in the last five minutes of the game because we lost one clear chance with Tiago Gomes."

SOUNDBITE (English) Giorgos Donis, Apoel Nicosia coach: (Q: It was a good game from your team ?)

"I am very satisfied with my players. They work very hard on the pitch. I am very proud from them and now is very important for us to enjoy the games. (We need) to concentrate more, to have bigger target to win the championship. And to have the opportunity next year to play again in the Champion League."