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"I received information about Burnley before the game and I knew they play well," Scolari said as he came to terms with going out of the competition. "We put out a team that we believed could win the game, and we had chance to win," he added.
"But what has happened is the same as in some other games. We made many mistakes when we arrived in front of goal. Four or five times. Burnley had two chances to score and made one goal. We had five chances and we lost. They played penalties better than us.
"When you miss three or four goals, sure you not win, against Burnley, against any team, first second or third division. In England it is different to other countries.
"I am angry because we lost but I am a coach that understands that sometimes I need to put in some players to start a game because they have been injured and come back, or some players who have not played many games.
"I had only three or four other players that maybe it was possible to play but I say not today because they have played many games."
Thinks for the praise Phil, it is really good of you, almost Benitez style. Still we beat you and nothing can change that.
Owen Coyle heaped praise on the fans after one of the most remarkable nights I've witnessed watching the Clarets, and not just those who were able to get to Stamford Bridge. "We had a whole town behind us and I want to thank them all, whether they were at Stamford Bridge or not," a happy Coyle said after the game.
"Those who were there saw an unbelievable game and those back home would have listened on the radio and the web. We sensed that and we were delighted to reward them for the loyalty they have shown us.
"I am even led to believe they are naming sausages after the victory, so it has clearly caught the imagination back in Burnley.
"These days, the way the game has gone in terms of finances, it is tough to pay to watch football and we want to make sure we put a smile on faces. We will only do that by working hard and staying together as a group. But the players have shown they have that in abundance."
Having seen his side play so well for 120 minutes before winning the penalty shoot out he said: "In terms of scalps they don't come any better than Chelsea. To come to Chelsea, who are top of the league on merit and one of the favourites for the Champions League, and in terms of world football are one of the elite clubs and win the game, albeit on penalties, shows you the magnitude and effort the players have put in.
"And I think we deserved it. I know that sometimes you ride your luck, but at 1-0 down it would have been very easy to feel sorry for ourselves and hide, but nothing could be further from the truth. I said before the game that we'd try to commit players forward at every opportunity and I think we did that.
"We went down to a quality goal by Drogba, but we felt at half time if we could stay in the game and retain a belief that we had a real opportunity, that would give us a platform to mount a real challenge in the game. We did that, scored a very good goal and could have added to that."
The heroes on the night were Brian Jensen and Ade Akinbiyi and the manager had words for both of them. "Brian has been outstanding all season and we said if it got to a penalty shoot out we felt he'd save a minimum of one.
"I'm delighted for him because it is a reward of how hard he's been working in the games and in training.
"Aside from scoring the goal, Ade led the line magnificently and brought us up the park to get others on the ball, and that was a big turning point in the game."
And for the fans that were able to travel: "With the backing we got, you'd have thought there were 30,000 there and hopefully it gives everyone in the town a lift."