Argentina finally stopped at the quarterfinals of the Copa America. In the big match against Uruguay, Argentina failed to advance to the semifinals after losing 5-4 (1-1) on penalties in Brigadier General Estanislao Lopez Stadium on Sunday (17 / 7) morning hrs.
In the penalty shootout, striker Carlos Tevez failed to complete execution due to blocked goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. Meanwhile, Martin Caceres became the winner of Uruguay. As executor of the last, Caceres successfully beat goalkeeper Sergio Romero.
Although not meet the target champion, coach Sergio Batista did not feel like a failure. According to him, Argentina has a higher target, the 2014 World Cup.
"I do not call it a failure. We do have a target to win this tournament. And, we've worked hard to achieve it despite failing," said Batista.
"But we will continue to work hard to target the most important, namely the World Cup. We will work hard to get better," he said again.
Batista also praised Lionel Messi, who remain good. Even bait Barcelona star was successfully completed by Gonzalo Higuain equalized. He was also able to perform duties as executor of the first in a penalty shootout.
"He's played well. I like the way he played. In the second half, he looked exhausted. It was also felt by all players," he explained.
In the penalty shootout, striker Carlos Tevez failed to complete execution due to blocked goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. Meanwhile, Martin Caceres became the winner of Uruguay. As executor of the last, Caceres successfully beat goalkeeper Sergio Romero.
Although not meet the target champion, coach Sergio Batista did not feel like a failure. According to him, Argentina has a higher target, the 2014 World Cup.
"I do not call it a failure. We do have a target to win this tournament. And, we've worked hard to achieve it despite failing," said Batista.
"But we will continue to work hard to target the most important, namely the World Cup. We will work hard to get better," he said again.
Batista also praised Lionel Messi, who remain good. Even bait Barcelona star was successfully completed by Gonzalo Higuain equalized. He was also able to perform duties as executor of the first in a penalty shootout.
"He's played well. I like the way he played. In the second half, he looked exhausted. It was also felt by all players," he explained.
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