The Peruvian team added a new defeat at the U-23 pre-Olympic Games in Venezuela. The José Guillermo del Solar-led teams failed to beat Paraguay and were eliminated by the narrowest of margins in the third matchday of Group B of the South American tournament. A result that makes it very difficult for them to qualify for the next level, as they rely not only on themselves but also on other results.
After the defeat against Albirroja, the goalkeeper of the Universitario de Deportes and the Peruvian team, Diego Romero, spoke in a mixed zone and admitted that they are very hurt by this negative result. The goalkeeper also admitted that he was satisfied with his performance and that achieving the group goal was ideal.
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What did Diego Romero say after the game against Peru? Paraguay for U-23 Olympic qualification?
“It hurts. Then I saw that we had three clear points to score, and that's when the comeback came. Unfortunately it wasn't possible. It hurts me because a great group was put together. It is the first time that I have to take part in such tournaments and I am proud of everything I have experienced, of my teammates,” said the Universitario de Deportes goalkeeper at the beginning.
Then, Diego Romero He added that unfortunately they understood what they should do in the tournament very late, although it did not help them qualify based on their own performances: “Definitely bad, because we dreamed of qualifying . Maybe things are more complicated for us there now.” There are no more options, but raise your head. We know what we have to work on. We have already recognized it. Me too. So let’s move on.”
Finally, the goalkeeper of the Peruvian team referred to his performance: “Personally you feel good, but as a group you have goals. I see her, the dream of going to the pre-Olympics, and that’s what weighs the most.”
How did Peru fare in the U-23 Olympic qualification?
Although the Peruvian team debuted with a victory over Chile thanks to Franchesco Flores' goal, the Bicolor was unable to repeat its performance against Argentina and Paraguay.
Against Albiceleste, the teams led by Chemo del Solar lost 0-2 and against Albirroja by the smallest difference. With this result, the national team is in third place in the table thanks to the 3 points for first place. However, this could change depending on the result between Uruguay and Uruguay. Chili.