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The head coach of the Venezuela national team, Osvaldo Vizcarrondo, shared his thoughts after the match against Uzbekistan within the FIFA Series tournament. According to the result, although no goals were scored in regular time, our compatriots won 5:4 in the penalty shootout.
According to the coach, the game was very interesting and entertaining in terms of content. He did not hide that, overall, he was satisfied with his team’s performance.
“I was satisfied with today’s match. The game was very intense and dynamic. Both sides fought for victory. We had several good opportunities and tried to convert them into goals. However, in some situations, luck was not on our side,” the specialist said.
Vizcarrondo also separately commented on the penalty shootout. According to him, this aspect is one of the areas the team still needs to improve.
“As for penalties, we need to work more in this direction. In such situations, psychological stability and accuracy are of decisive importance,” he said.
Speaking about the Uzbekistan national team, the Venezuelan coach gave a high assessment to the opponent. He recognized our team as a strong and competitive squad that has secured a ticket to the World Cup.
“We played against a serious opponent that has secured qualification for the World Cup. There are many talented players in the Uzbekistan squad. I would especially like to highlight head coach Fabio Cannavaro. He is discovering new players and making a great contribution to their development,” Vizcarrondo emphasized.
At the same time, he also spoke about Uzbekistan’s chances at the World Cup. According to the coach, the team is capable of competing достойно with strong opponents.
“The Colombia national team is a very strong opponent. They are equally good in defense and attack. The team is very well organized. However, Uzbekistan can compete with them on equal terms. The key factor here is physical preparation, because it is not easy to play three matches in a short period of time,” he said.
In conclusion, it can be said that this match was useful for both teams not only in terms of result, but also in terms of experience. Especially for the Uzbekistan national team, such tests are important ahead of the World Cup.
