06/26/2024 08:34am.
Although defeat never leaves any coach satisfied, Ricardo Gareca rescued some positive feelings in the match against the current world champion. The Argentine coach of Chile accepted that “it hurts to lose that way”, due to Lautaro Martínez’s goal in the 88th minute, but ultimately recognized that the result was fair.
“I think the victory is fair. Argentina had more chances than us, Although we had tied a lot in the second half, on balance it had more. (Draw) Martínez saved two key balls, two very important balls, but Bravo was also key in certain plays, so it seems to me that the result is good, taking into account the total analysis of the match,” said Tigre.
In a press conference, Gareca added: “It was a game like we had already imagined. Hard, complicated, the boys played a great game in trying to control Argentina. We let go more in the second half. We were just checking the goal and they have something to do with fortune, because there is a rebound in the back.
In addition, he was complimentary of Scaloni’s team: “Argentina is a very strong team, with a state of mind that is very difficult to overcome because they are very good.”, apart from the technical quality of all. We, beyond the inconveniences we had, settled in well. On balance, I find positive things and we have one last chance that we are going to try to take advantage of.”
Chile is playing for a place in the quarterfinals against Canada (EFE).
On Saturday, Group A of the Copa América will be defined and Chile will seek qualification against Canada (at the same time, already qualified for the quarterfinals, Argentina will face Peru). “Although these are not the results we came to look for, but “We have intact chances for the last game and we will leave everything to be able to qualify.”Gareca added optimistically.
Finally, the Tiger warned: “We need to improve and we are in a position to be able to do so. Canada is an important team, but “We must recover our style of play and we can have a chance to advance.”
