Sergio Romeroarcher and captain of Mouth Juniors, lamented after the defeat in the final of the Libertadores Cup versus Fluminense 2 to 1, but thanked the fans for their support throughout the competition.
“I take my hat off to the people, I am grateful because they were with us throughout the Cup, that is why it hurts not to give them joy today”he commented in the official broadcast, after the game.
Romero, 36, had an excellent performance throughout the tournament, winning the penalty shootout in the round of 16, quarterfinals and semifinals, but this afternoon he could not contain the goals from Argentine striker Germán Cano and Brazilian John Kennedy.
“We were always in the game, we had enthusiasm at all times, but it is difficult when you are at a disadvantage”he analyzed.
“That’s football, sometimes we have to win and other times we have to lose, now we have to lift our heads and continue”he exclaimed.
For his part, the forward Dario Benedettowho entered the match in the last 17 minutes of regulation time for Edinson Cavani, commented that his team “deserved more” during the finale.
“They didn’t give a damn for us and we showed that we went in search of the game at all times, there is nothing to reproach”said the attacker, 33 years old.
“It was a dream for us, it couldn’t happen, but I want to thank all my teammates, we gave everything not only today, but in the entire cup”he concluded.
Source: Ambito
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