Another quarter-final exit at Azerbaijan 2012, following their elimination at the same stage two years ago, left Nigeria coach Peter Dedevbo philosophical after their penalty shoot-out defeat by France.
Despite suffering quarter-final heartbreak at the hands of Korea DPR, Canada captain Ashley Lawrence told FIFA.com she will be looking back on Azerbaijan 2012 positively after her team performed with pride.
Beaten 1-0 by Ghana at the quarter-final stage, Japan’s captain Yui Narumiya admitted the favourites had felt the burden of expectation after a flawless group campaign.
Despite suffering a late and devastating elimination at the hands of Germany, Brazil captain Andressa insisted she was happy with the team's tournament and argued that more lessons can be learnt in defeat.
