«Leo gave me confidence»: Mosqueira on Madelón after Unión rise | OneFootball

Joaquín Mosqueira played the hero in Unión’s 2-1 win over Lanús at the 15 de Abril Stadium. The midfielder broke open a tough match in the 31st minute of the second half with an unforgettable rocket from nearly 30 meters out that flew into goalkeeper Nahuel Losada’s top corner. After securing the team’s first home win of the tournament, the midfielder shared his excitement, thanked coach Leonardo Madelón for his support, and lightheartedly acknowledged the weather’s influence on his stunning goal.

The emotion of the goal and the madness in the stands

With his adrenaline still high after the final whistle, the young Tatengue player was moved by his dazzling performance: “A dream, a dream... I still haven’t fully processed it, honestly. I’ll realize it more as the hours go by. There’s not much time to look back either because on Monday we already have another big challenge, but it was a very special night for me.”

The impact of his strike sparked a euphoric ovation from the fans, filled with shouts and gestures of amazement. In the mixed zone, the player took the crowd’s effusive reaction in stride: “I guess that’s just one of the fans’ reactions, I think it’s something natural... Even I reacted like that myself! So, well, I guess that’s just what came out from some of the supporters.”

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Coaching support, on-field chemistry, and the weather factor

Mosqueira had been getting limited playing time and stressed the importance of consistency to reach his best level: “I’m going to try to keep improving step by step, especially physically. The truth is that match rhythm and minutes are the only things that give you those good feelings on the pitch.” In that regard, he praised the coach’s role: “Leo gave me that confidence, and I’m going to try to make the most of it.”

He also highlighted the footballing understanding he is building with Lucas Menossi in central midfield: “When you’re playing with footballers of that quality, everything becomes much easier.”

He also praised the effort of the supporters who came to the stadium despite the previous defeat against Gimnasia in Mendoza and the initial delays with the squad’s clearances: “The fans are unconditional, they’re always there supporting us. Today we really felt the energy from the very first minute despite all the unfavorable conditions: the wind, the cold... They always support us, and hopefully we can keep going down this path.”

Finally, when asked whether the gusts that swept through Santa Fe that day had affected the movement of the ball on his goal, Mosqueira concluded with a laugh and complete honesty:

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