Mansilla on Boca draw: "We started a bit asleep" | OneFootball

After the intense 1-1 draw at the 15 de Abril, Matías Mansilla analyzed the performance of the “Tatengue” and was self-critical about the football slump the team went through. The goalkeeper, crucial in maintaining the tie, admitted that Unión struggled to keep up the intensity throughout the 90 minutes.

Self-criticism and the hierarchy factor

“It happened to us again: at times we came out a bit sleepy and it was hard for us to get into the game,” Mansilla explained. However, he did not take away any credit from their opponent: “There’s a team with a lot of quality in front of us, and it’s not easy,” he said regarding Xeneize’s approach in the second half.

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The duel with Bareiro: the save of the match

Asked about his toughest intervention of the night, the “number 1” didn’t hesitate to choose the one-on-one against Adam Bareiro: “I think that was the most complicated one. He was coming at speed with the goal wide open; luckily, I was able to stop it to keep the result,” he recalled about the play that prevented his goal from being breached.

Optimism and a message for Gomes Gerth

Despite the feeling that all three points could have stayed in Santa Fe, Mansilla valued the point earned: “It’s a shame we didn’t win, but we’re still in the fight. If we get three points next game, this point will be very valuable,” he said. He also reaffirmed his commitment to the club: “I’m very happy to be here and I try to give my best to keep growing.”

Before leaving, the goalkeeper had a great gesture for his fellow keeper, Federico Gomes Gerth, who is recovering from a serious injury: “I want to send him a big greeting and wish him a speedy recovery. It’s a tough situation, but the whole squad is supporting him,” he concluded.

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