Iván Delfino after Colón win: “It showed on the pitch” | OneFootball

After Colón’s dramatic victory, head coach Iván Delfino gave a press conference in which he analyzed his team’s performance, highlighting their commitment, organization, and solidity against a direct rival in the standings.

Match analysis

The Colón manager praised the squad’s effort in carrying out the game plan: «I think the team understood what was asked of them today. They played a very good match beyond the result that came at the end. We minimized a great opponent. The boys showed commitment, organization, and patience in the way they played«.

Regarding the tactical reading of the match and the adjustments he had to make, Delfino explained: «In the first half we had a lot of intensity; in the second they changed their shape and pushed us a little deeper with their wide players. Then we changed again and it was close. The win ends up confirming a bit what we showed on the field«.

Patience, a cool head, and a winning mentality

Asked about the fans’ excitement and how it influenced the flow of the game, the coach stressed the importance of staying calm on the pitch: «Patience leads you to make better decisions. We can’t play with euphoria. The fans can feel that euphoria; we have to stay calm and be patient so we can make clear decisions«.

Finally, looking ahead to the rest of the tournament, Iván Delfino made clear the level of demand and the mentality he wants to instill in the group: «I provide the work, and if they don’t have enough motivation to play for Colón… I have to give my players the tools to work. A player is a creature of habit, and we have to get used to winning

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