Miami (AFP)
Lionel Scaloni, the coach of the Argentine nationwide group, believed that his aspect, who received the Copa America 2024, after defeating his colleague Colombia 1-0 after further time, had been dealing with a wierd problem as a result of lengthy delay within the begin of the sport, suggesting the extent of his gamers.
The sport was delayed for 82 minutes on account of unruly scenes between followers and safety on the entrances to Onerous Rock Stadium in Miami Organizers stated the delay was on account of continued unregistered makes an attempt to enter the stadium.
He stated, “What occurred earlier than the sport is one thing that’s troublesome to clarify and perceive. We needed to play the sport with out understanding the place our households had been. We didn’t obtain any messages. We noticed the video clips that had been spreading, and we weren’t conscious of what was taking place. very unusual.”
In one other context, he confirmed that he’s all the time shocked by his group’s means to attain victories.
He stated, “I do not know if this (crowning) represents a brand new period, however it’s sure that this group by no means ceases to amaze me. Efficiency within the first half.”
He stated, “I feel we got here on within the second half and deserved to win, and later within the two halves as nicely. In the long term, the group is all the time in search of one thing extra, so watching them play is a pleasure and I all the time shall be. grateful for the way in which they provide all the things they’ve.”
Scaloni expressed that he was joyful to see his nation’s followers celebrating once more, “I am very joyful as a result of the individuals are joyful. They bought a second to have fun, and that is what the gamers play for. That’s the reason we’re those answerable for the nationwide. group.”
The sensible Angel Di Maria introduced the curtain down on his worldwide profession in the very best approach after asserting earlier that he’ll retire after the top of the match.
Di Maria performed as a starter till the 117th minute, when he left a spot in tears for the previous defender Nicolas Otamendi, and his match could also be his final with “Albiceleste”.
“Di Maria had some wonderful video games, however immediately was one in every of his finest,” stated Scaloni, “Other than his nice efficiency, he saved pushing when he was drained and saved operating like 25 years previous.
He stated, “It is a fable. There is no such thing as a technique to persuade him (to remain), however at the very least he can play one final recreation and say goodbye to his followers (at house) as a result of he deserves it. His profession is like his film due to the way it ended.”
Argentine Nestor Lourenco, coach of Colombia’s nationwide group, stated the delay within the recreation affected his group.
He stated of the delay, “I feel we ready nicely for the sport, however later some unusual conditions occurred. “
He stated, “(The gamers) warmed up, rested and warmed up once more earlier than the beginning of the sport, after which 25 minutes between half time Issues had been unusual for each groups.
The break prolonged from quarter-hour, as typical, to 25, because of a efficiency by Colombian singer Shakira.
Lourenco commented, “Usually, (gamers) who haven’t got a lot expertise within the finals really feel extra nervous, and this affected us.
The 58-year-old continued, “It is not straightforward for everybody to play a last match. The gamers felt a little bit of strain all through the entire match. They performed six matches in 21 days.
He stated, “I need to make clear that each one the gamers I changed, all of them, left due to muscle spasms, some in each legs, however all of them requested to get replaced .
The coach, who beforehand labored as an assistant coach within the Argentine nationwide group between 2004 and 2006, confirmed that his group remains to be firstly of the journey, whereas the Argentine nationwide group is reaching a golden period.
“Albiceleste” made historical past, because it was the primary group from the South American continent to win three main championships in a row, after the Copa America 2021 and the World Cup 2022.
Lourenço identified that the distinction within the stage of expertise between the 2 groups was decisive within the recreation, as a result of he stated, “Among the many two groups that certified for the ultimate, one created a golden second, and never coincidentally that is the start of this era, they misplaced the finals of the Copa America and the World Cup.
The loss to Argentina ended a streak of 28 consecutive video games with out defeat for the Colombian nationwide group, together with 25 below the management of Lourenco, who took over the technical course in mid-2022.
He stated, “Whereas the Argentine nationwide group is making wonderful progress, and for them it’s not a collection of victories, however a interval, we’re simply starting,” he stated, “I hope that allow’s play the ultimate once more subsequent time and qualify for the World Cup (2026).
2024-07-15 07:48:25
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