During this day, Estudiantes de La Plata was crowned the new champion of Argentine soccer, after beating Vélez Sarsfield on penalty kicks.
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He “Pincha” tied 1-1 in regulation time with “Fortín”stretching the definition from the 12 steps, where goalkeeper Matías Mansilla was the great figure.
However, The most emotional moment of the night occurred when the captain, José Sosa, received the cupand before raising it in celebration, called the Chilean Javier Altamiranowho together with Santiago Ascacibar, raised the champion trophy.
After the title, Altamirano spoke with TNT Sports Argentina, where he did not hide his happiness for this achievement. “It makes me very happy to be here. I feel part of this. We are a very good human group and that speaks well of Estudiantes“, he pointed.
“I would have liked to be on the field, but I am grateful for having arrived at a club like this. Of health I’m fine. Now comes recovery, studies and treatment,” she added.
In that sense, the national player stated that “Now I have two extras: one is my son and the other is the championship. It is already my second champion’s medal here, so that generates a lot of happiness. I didn’t play, I wanted to, but that takes a backseat”.
“First life and then we will see…”
The midfielder also referred to his return to training after the convulsive episode he suffered on March 17 during the match between Students and Boca Juniors.
About this episode, Javier Altamirano indicated that “when I became aware of what happened to me, I knew how to take it well. It made me see life from another perspective. They told me I can play again. First life and then we will see what can happen”.
Besides, He valued his current coach, Eduardo Domínguez. “Was always with me. He is very human. I thank him and his coaching staff.. I got very nervous today. They are emotions. The important thing is that she won,” she closed.
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