As for Argentina, Chile face World Cup rivals New Zealand in their last clash before Santiago 2023.
La Roja will return to the fields this Saturday, September 23. At the Bicentenario Stadium in La Florida, starting at 7:00 p.m., the national teams will play their first friendly match against New Zealand, designed to be the last FIFA date before the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games. Karen Araya examines what those matches will be. such as
The midfielder said she felt it “Good because we have been training a lot. The team is very good, very calm and eager to play and compete again against an important team like New Zealand. “I want it to start now.”.
“I always say playing in Chile is extra motivation. The possibility of people being there, our families seeing us is one of the most important and pleasant things. We have always felt the support of the people when playing in Chile, so we hope that the stadium will be as full as possible. Let people support us, encourage us, enjoy the moment and let it be a good party.he added.
Regarding the new faces joining the Chilean national team, Areya highlighted that “I think it’s very important to have the new generations; the women of the sub-20s and sub-17s, some of whom we train with, have the opportunity to live in the moment. There are many who have not played on a full court, and the opportunity to experience that is very important..
According to her, “They give a different rhythm and air to everything about the campus, being here, sharing and living. They also bring joy to the things we enjoy, so I’m happy and excited about what these girls can do for us..
“The World Cup rival New Zealand is very important because it will help us know where we are before the Pan American Games. “It’s good for us to have a strong hold on the Fifa date ahead of the Pan American Games.”Areya said.
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