“We tried to win after extra time, but we couldn’t, fortunately we have Depo. I told him that he was an animal after a stoppage, and that I loved him. He is an animal, thanks to him we enjoy this victory,” Nicolas Otamendi said of Argentina’s victory over the Netherlands.
Otamendi criticized the Spanish arbitration, Antonio Mateo Lahoz, and considered that he was quick to point out the error that led to the Dutch equalizer. “In addition, before that there was a foul on Paredes. Then he gave a corner kick that wasn’t.”pointed out.
He realized that Argentina had a hard time because the Netherlands put many men in desperate attack causing them defensive imbalances.
He added that now, facing Croatia in the semi-finals, they would have to play “another end”.
secondly, Nahuel Molina He showed the utmost happiness after scoring his first goal with Argentina, in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final duel, after a skillful pass from Leo Messi, whom he said he always respected and now enjoys playing alongside him “a lot.”
“I don’t know how Leo could see me and give the pass. He was always an example for all Argentines. He always represented us in the best way. Today I have to play with him and I really enjoy him.”He said in the mixed area of Lusail Stadium.
Nahuel highlighted the stamina shown by Argentina to secure passage to the semi-finals. “We’re clear about what got us here, you have to be patient, you know how we struggle in games because there are times when you have to. We’ve tolerated and we’ve had penalties.”
“I’m happy with the team’s work and very happy to have achieved my first goal with the Albiceleste national team. As a boy I started as a striker but I don’t remember it anymore because they brought me back after that”joked. EFE
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