UCLA
California (NCAA 3rd Round)
Postgame Quotes
November 30, 2002 | Men's Soccer
UCLA Head Coach Tom Fitzgerald
"For the first 75 minutes, we were playing well and we scored three goals, but we didn't score on every opportunity. When you don't score, it gives the other team some energy."
"Everything was working for us. We have speed, strength and we're as fit as can be."
Regarding the first half of play:
"It was one of the best halves of soccer I've seen. Cal didn't quit, we were just too strong on this night. We were playing so well that we forced them to play conservatively. We were on fire, and at halftime we talked about keeping the momentum going."
Regarding Cal's effort:
"They had a great season. They played with a lot of heart. Tonight was a tremendous effort for both teams."
UCLA junior forward Cliff McKinley
"We dominated the first 60 minutes of the game. We tried to get other guys without experience time to play. We knew we were the better team, we just had to prove it. We had to come out aggressive in the back."
Regarding UCLA's next match:
"I like our chances. Playoff time is very exciting. The whole team is very focused. Everyone is playing great."
UCLA senior defender Scot Thompson
"The game was very spread out. We didn't let up."
