Soccer-Scaloni Says Suffering Is in Argentina's DNA After Extra-Time Win over Switzerland
Lionel Scaloni said Argentina’s depth and composure helped it score twice in extra time and reach a sixth semifinal in six major tournaments.
- On Saturday, July 11, Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City to advance to the World Cup semi-finals.
- Coach Lionel Scaloni attributes the team's success to experience gained during Qatar, which helps players maintain composure and trust in the process during difficult moments.
- A Lionel Messi corner set up Alexis Mac Allister's opening goal, but Dan Ndoye equalized in the 67th minute before man-of-the-match Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored late winners.
- The victory secures a semi-final date with England, marking Argentina's sixth appearance in the final four of their last six major tournaments.
- Six demanding weeks together have convinced Scaloni that the ability to 'suffer' is part of the team's DNA, a sentiment man-of-the-match Julian Alvarez echoed after the match.
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In update — I'm suffering a lot. Yesterday (against Switzerland) we also suffered again, but it's football. We saw the whole game, cheering so that Argentina could move on and, thank God, we managed, with players who give themselves up to the maximum by the Argentine team. That's also an inspiration to me, because it shows that, until the last moment, you can't give up and you need to continue, since everything is in mind. It's very good to see …
The triumph over Switzerland extended gusts, placed Lionel Messi and the coach among the greatest of the worlds and consolidated a selection that was re-installed among the best on the planet
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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni lauded his team's ability to 'suffer without losing belief' after their dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals, highlighting their growth in navigating challenging situations.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his team's 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals was further proof that they can cope well in difficult circumstances, while Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said they were the better opponent.
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