Abreu: Xolos will recover from Chivas defeat

Sebastián Abreu, the coach of Xolos de Tijuana, asserted that his team will bounce back from their significant 5-2 defeat against Guadalajara in the Mexican Apertura tournament. The loss marked the end of Xolos' unbeaten streak.

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Chivas beat us well; now we have to look at the match next Friday against Pumas UNAM; we are very strong at home.

"Chivas beat us well; now we have to look at the match next Friday against Pumas UNAM; we are very strong at home," Abreu said during a press conference. He acknowledged the team was outplayed in the match, particularly in the first half, where they fell behind 3-0.

Abreu suggested that experiencing such a loss early in the season could be beneficial, providing the team with a clear opportunity to identify and correct their mistakes. "There must be sporting shame. If you lose the first half 3-0, you have to show your face in the second," he stated, reflecting on the team's reaction.

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There must be sporting shame. If you lose the first half 3-0, you have to show your face in the second.

The Uruguayan coach remains confident in his squad's ability to remain competitive, citing the talent of young players such as forward Gilberto Mora, who previously represented Mexico in a World Cup. "The important thing is to accumulate points. Today we demonstrated what we must not do," Abreu concluded, looking ahead to their next fixture at home.

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The important thing is to accumulate points. Today we demonstrated what we must not do.