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Argentine actress's daughter goes viral for passionate World Cup reactions
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Argentine actress's daughter goes viral for passionate World Cup reactions

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Victoria Olivera, daughter of Argentine actors Mónica Ayos and Diego Olivera, went viral for her passionate reactions during Argentina's World Cup match against Egypt.
  • Videos showed her crying, pleading for a goal, and celebrating intensely as Argentina came from behind to win 3-2.
  • Her emotional support for the team has been a family "cábala" or ritual since the 2022 World Cup.

The intense emotions of Argentina's World Cup Round of 16 match against Egypt resonated deeply with Victoria Olivera, daughter of actors Mónica Ayos and Diego Olivera. A video posted by her mother captured Olivera's fervent reactions, which quickly went viral on social media.

During the match, Olivera was seen crying and pleading for the Argentine team to score, famously urging them to "break that wall." Her dramatic display, including crawling on the floor in front of the television, encapsulated the anxiety felt by many fans. The clip shows her distress when Egypt was leading 2-0.

Vamos, mi amor. Es un milagro

— Victoria OliveraOlivera's reaction to Argentina's comeback victory.

However, as Argentina mounted a comeback, scoring three goals to secure a 3-2 victory, Olivera's emotions shifted to euphoria. She was filmed embracing her father, Diego Olivera, shouting "Let's go, my love!" and repeatedly calling the turnaround "a miracle." Her pleas then turned to defending the lead, urging the team to "defend, defend, defend" in the final minutes.

Ayos explained that this intense emotional support is a "cábala," or a superstitious ritual, that the family has maintained since the 2022 World Cup. The actors, who split their time between Mexico and Miami, watched the match in Florida. The viral video garnered significant attention, with a football influencer even reacting to the family's passionate experience. Olivera's emotional journey through the match became a symbol of the fervent support for the Argentine national team.

Ahora hagamos tiempo. Defiendan, defiendan, defiendan. Dale, acabala. ¡Terminalo!

— Victoria OliveraOlivera's urgent pleas as Argentina tried to hold onto its lead.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.