The Spanish team achieved a historic victory on Tuesday against the United States, the current world champion and number one in the FIFA ranking. It was not unusual for the players to celebrate the win despite it being simply a friendly. It has been a very turbulent few weeks in which the team has experienced one of the worst crises in its history after 15 of the usual internationals requested not to be called up, demanding changes and a replacement on the bench. For this reason, the victory against the Americans has been a strong relief for the coach, who will have these same players to play the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand if there is no change in attitude in the mutineers. “It is a historic day for Spanish women’s football. Let everyone remember the name of these players. A united team can beat anyone, even the best team in the world. I am proud of my players”, Jorge Vilda began by explaining, who did not want to argue. «They are players who still do not have much international experience but then they have seen that they can do it. Competitively today was a great game. We must give this team time to form and reach the World Cup », he added, making his intentions clear. “The merit belongs to the players. It was not easy to play these games. They are brave. They are sponges, they leave everything on the field and I am very proud », he pointed out about the atmosphere that surrounded the two games played in this FIFA window after the Las Rozas riot. And he concluded: “We are going to continue along the same lines, studying all the players. Now there are 70,000 players who can be chosen. Esther González was also radiant, closing the scoring with a real goal. The Real Madrid player highlighted the importance of the match despite it being a friendly: «More than a friendly match, it’s as if we had won something else. The happiness of the team is to make history, want to continue building and do great things. The striker recalled her feelings when she scored the second goal: «The whole team has done a great job, a very big effort. When I have seen that the ball went in I have seen history closer and that the group could do something unique ». And she referred to the moment of anxiety that the selection has experienced: «We knew that this seemed like a test and we have responded with a great note. It seemed that we had to prove a lot, but we have fought, we have gone to one and we have won both games. Spain still has a lot to say. Finally, she pointed out: «I think we are leaving with a plus in our backpack, eager to continue working day by day and that the World Cup is very close». Related News standard No Women’s Football – Spanish team Spain shakes the United States without the 15 mutineers Sergi Font standard No Football Rapinoe and the Spanish team: “It seems absurd and stupid to leave out 15 of your best players” SD Laia Codina debuted and scored the first goal The Barcelona player put the victory on track. “Not even in my dreams did I imagine something like this. I am very happy for the debut, for the goal and for the victory. The work of the team has led to the result and that is the best. The defender added that “I don’t know if we are aware of it or not, but today could be a historic day and it has been.” And she highlighted how quickly everything has come to her: «I started on Monday thinking that I was going with the U-23 but you have to take advantage of the moments. It has been a good week of training, with new teammates. There is a long way to go but we are on the right track.” ” There’s still a lot . One day you are up and another down but today you have to be cheerful and happy, “concluded Codina.
