Spain’s two goal hero in the 3-0 friendly win against Denmark, Xabi Alonso, hailed the match as a special occasion and described the brace that he scored as unforgettable.
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was brought on at half time in place of the unfit David Villa to take on an attacking midfield role. The normally defensive-minded player rose to the challenge and repaid the coach’s decision to bring him on by scoring two fantastic goals.
“It was a special game with a new coach and that was why it was so important to win and get off to a good start,” he said in the post match interview. “It is clear that I will never forget these two goals with La Selección.”
Alonso then heaped praise on the team as a whole and stressed that now that they have found the right balance and unity in the squad, it is essential “not to go crazy with making too many changes”.
One of the two debutantes who made it onto the pitch, Athletic Bilbao defender Andoni Iraola, also described the evening as unforgettable and acknowledged the team’s excellent fight back to dominate the second half.
But the other debutant and hero of the night, Diego Capel, remained modest despite his scintillating display that saw him chip in with two assists.
“I have been feeling very good recently and that’s why things have turned out well for me.
“But I will try to continue to work hard to build up the coach’s confidence in me,” the 20-year-old added.
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was brought on at half time in place of the unfit David Villa to take on an attacking midfield role. The normally defensive-minded player rose to the challenge and repaid the coach’s decision to bring him on by scoring two fantastic goals.
“It was a special game with a new coach and that was why it was so important to win and get off to a good start,” he said in the post match interview. “It is clear that I will never forget these two goals with La Selección.”
Alonso then heaped praise on the team as a whole and stressed that now that they have found the right balance and unity in the squad, it is essential “not to go crazy with making too many changes”.
One of the two debutantes who made it onto the pitch, Athletic Bilbao defender Andoni Iraola, also described the evening as unforgettable and acknowledged the team’s excellent fight back to dominate the second half.
But the other debutant and hero of the night, Diego Capel, remained modest despite his scintillating display that saw him chip in with two assists.
“I have been feeling very good recently and that’s why things have turned out well for me.
“But I will try to continue to work hard to build up the coach’s confidence in me,” the 20-year-old added.
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