Team Melli was eliminated from AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 at the semi-final stage by a 3-0 defeat to Japan on Monday.
"I believe it was a good tournament for the players and, for the young players, it’s been a good experience," said former Bundesliga and Premier League star Dejagah.
"We performed well until this game. Even in this game, before we conceded, the team was performing well. Obviously, Japan is a good team. They put pressure on us, they wanted to go to the final as well, but if we had a little luck, if Sardar (Azmoun's) opportunity was converted into a goal in the first half, maybe the outcome of the game would have changed.
"But this is football, unfortunately we couldn’t do it. We win together and we lose together. Unfortunately, we couldn’t win. Nevertheless, thanks to the team for trying," he offered.
"It’s hard to talk right now. I have nothing to say. Some time must pass, it’s hard," Dejagah concluded.