Daniel Garnero, coach of the albirroja, suffered defeat at the hands of the tricolor in his debut.
Daniel Garnero, coach of Paraguay.
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Futbolred Editorial
June 25, 2024, 07:57 a.m. m.
The Colombian National Team and the Paraguay team starred in an exciting duel that took place at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, where more than 60,000 fans filled the stands of the sports venue to watch the debut of both nations in the Copa América 2024.
The tricolor became great with the support of the fans that generated an atmosphere as if the commitment was being disputed in the national territory. With the goals of Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma, the coffee growers achieved their first three points, leaving Paraguay injured and will need a victory against Brazil during the second round.
Paraguay coach praised Colombia
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Despite the defeat, Daniel Garnero, technical director of the albirroja, commented that the match left him “good feelings” because Colombia was “an excellent level rival.”
In the press conference after the match, the Argentine commented that: “We knew it was going to be very difficult, against an opponent that uses possession in its own way, it is difficult to get the ball from a team that plays so well.” .
In addition, he highlighted that his team was on par with a rival like Colombia. “Together with Argentina, they are the ones that reached this Copa América being superior to the others. I liked that we reacted, that we scored a goal and continued looking for the possibility of tying the game. There were a lot of positive things,” he added.
Next, he highlighted that: “the feelings are very good against a powerful rival. The second half we were more dynamic, more direct, we found the goal, and we ended up competing at the same level as our rival.”
For Daniel, there were aspects in which the tricolor was superior, however, he also rescues what his players did. “Paraguay delivered, it was organized and we lacked a little more clarity and effectiveness. We did a lot of merit to equalize the forces,” he highlighted.
Finally, he also said that they must improve the scoring aspect because they have “a negative streak,” stating that it is because “they are lacking more calm in the last pass.”
Now, Paraguay must face Brazil, who tied on the first date against Costa Rica. It will be a duel of teams with the obligation to add to continue with the aspirations of qualifying for the quarterfinals. This commitment will take place next Friday, June 28 at 8:00 pm (Colombia time).
