Bovaglio proud of players after Boca Juniors elimination

Lucas Bovaglio, O'Higgins' head coach, conveyed a profound sense of pride in his players following their Copa Sudamericana exit against Boca Juniors. The team was eliminated after a penalty shootout, but Bovaglio focused on the team's resilience and effort. He acknowledged the difficulty of overturning the first-leg deficit from Buenos Aires but praised his squad for a strong performance in the second leg, securing a 1-0 victory. "The sensation is the of a deep pride with this group of players," Bovaglio stated in the post-match press conference. "We knew it was going to be difficult to reverse the result from Buenos Aires. However, the team played a good game, they went ahead on the scoreboard."

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The sensation is the of a deep pride with this group of players.

Bovaglio further elaborated on the team's attacking efforts, noting their attempts to increase their lead. "Even after being 1-0 up, we tried with the double nine to increase the difference and we had a chance to score a second goal," he said. "Afterward, in the penalties, it just didn't go our way. Beyond the pain one has now in the minutes after the match, I told the lads that I feel a deep, deep pride in the way they compete, how they give themselves, the commitment. It is a pleasure to coach this group of players."

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We knew it was going to be difficult to reverse the result from Buenos Aires. However, the team played a good game, they went ahead on the scoreboard.

The coach's words underscored a strong bond and mutual respect between him and his players, emphasizing their competitive spirit and dedication despite the disappointing outcome. The focus remains on the positive aspects of their campaign and the team's fighting spirit.

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Even after being 1-0 up, we tried with the double nine to increase the difference and we had a chance to score a second goal.