Santiago Gimenez did not play an easy game, but the Mexican was still very important for Feyenoord. With his goal in the 80th minute, he decided the cup match against SC Heerenveen. The striker pushed the ball past Xavier Maus with his left foot. After the game, Gimenez spoke to ESPN.
The Mexican striker analyzes the most defining moment of the match. “When you get into that position, you have two options: score or miss. My teammates put me in position, that pass from Danilo was great. He’s an attacker, he knows where you want the ball as a striker.”
Throughout the action, Gimenez knew this was a pivotal moment. “An opportunity like that makes you very nervous. I knew it would be the only chance because of the time. We didn’t play well. But if things don’t work out the way you want, you have to fight and run to win and play with the heart as warriors.”
Danilo
The reporter was surprised that Danilo was not posted in Gimenez’s spot. The Brazilian came into the squad as an attacking midfielder. Arne is very smart. He thought we could play together today. We are good friends. We give everything for each other in the field.” That was also apparent when celebrating the goal: Danilo, at the invitation of Gimenez, jumped on the back of his fellow striker.
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