The former Olimpia player spoke in the mixed zone after the match against Lepra, where he had a great personal performance.
After the equalizer against Newell’s for the second date of the Apertura Tournament, Facundo Zabala analyzed Independiente’s performance and did not hide his annoyance at not having been able to maintain the lead. The defender acknowledged that, although the physical wear and tear was felt, the team’s stance was always to seek the three points: “We always come to win and that’s why we leave with anger,” he said, making it clear that the point at Parque Independencia did not satisfy the team.
Regarding the development of the game, the full-back explained that the local team pushed, driven by their fans, which forced Rojo to retreat more than desired. “The fatigue is always there, we had to defend a little more and we did it in the best way,” explained Zabala, who also regretted the leprous tie play by defining it as a share of bad luck in which the ball could not be cleared in time. In addition, he mentioned the hostile climate that Malcorra had to go through: “We knew that it was going to be a special game for him.”
Looking ahead, the footballer stressed that the team’s identity is still being formed and that there is no room for relaxation in a tournament that has just begun. “The idea is to play as much as possible and continue improving; we are going to continue working to give our best game by game,” he concluded. With the bitter taste of the elusive victory, the team is already focusing on correcting errors to regain victory in the next matchday against Platense.
