20.06.2026 10:11
Paraguay National Team Coach Gustavo Alfaro made notable statements after the 1-0 victory over our National Team. Alfaro said, 'We knew how to win against our National Team and we did. The issue here is not the tactical formation, but the spirit of the players.'
Paraguay defeated our National Football Team 1-0 in the second match of Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With this result, the Crescent-Stars bid farewell to the tournament at the group stage, while great joy was experienced on the Paraguay front.
ALFARO'S POST-MATCH STATEMENT
After the match, Paraguay's Technical Director Gustavo Alfaro made statements. The experienced coach said the victory came from the character his players showed on the field rather than the tactical formation.
"WE KNEW HOW WE COULD WIN"
Gustavo Alfaro said, "We knew how we could win against our National Team, and we won. Here, it's not about the tactical formation, but the spirit of the players." Alfaro also expressed his satisfaction with his players' fighting spirit.
"ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NIGHTS OF MY CAREER"
The Paraguayan coach said, "We had to do our best, and the players gave me one of the most beautiful nights of my coaching career."
"DON'T BELIEVE THOSE WHO SAY PARAGUAY IS DEAD"
Alfaro made striking remarks in the continuation of his statement. The experienced coach said, "If someone tells you 'Paraguay is dead,' be skeptical. Don't believe it immediately. The worst defeat is losing faith in yourself. My players were ready today, and I knew they would come out for a final."