To be fair, Hiddink's always gracious in defeat. He did comment
that it should never have been a penalty, but went on to deflect
from the issue by saying how proud he was of his players instead of
harping on the ref's ineptitude.
He was that way with South Korea too - while he did angrily defend
Spain & Italy's nonsensical accusations, he was more than happy
to admit the Germans were more experienced when they beat
Korea.
Not only is he a master tactician, he is also one of the most
gracious coaches around(certainly doesn't typify the comical antics
you get with the likes of Scolari and Mourinho in the modern game)
- anyone interested in reading up on Hiddink's life and views
should visit
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world-cup-2006/a-beautiful-mind/2005/12/16/1134703612062.html
