Aguirre on the defensive error: it was a f***ing horror show | OneFootball

Javier Aguirre spoke to the press after sealing a 5-1 thrashing of Serbia in his last friendly before his appearance at Estadio Ciudad de México. 

At the press conference, “El Vasco” was asked about the defensive mistake by Jesús Gallardo and Johan Vásquez that led to El Tri’s first and only goal conceded. 

"It was a terrifyingly stupid mistake. Terrible. One wasn’t decisive, they didn’t communicate, and in top-level competition they punish you if you make a mistake. We made one mistake in 90 minutes... goal," he said. 

He also said he was happy with his team’s performance, as they were clinical in front of goal. 

"I’m very happy with what I saw today. It’s part of the game to launch balls and send them forward. You can’t score every chance you get. We scored five goals, that’s not bad. We created another five chances, that’s not bad either. We were fortunate, the opponent had two mishaps, which usually happen in football," he added. 

And although he believes Mexico is ready for its World Cup debut, he refused to give the names of the players who would make up his starting lineup on Thursday, June 11 against South Africa. 

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