Coloccini and U. de Chile's debut win in Copa Chile: 'The motivation was to gift a victory to Gago'

Fabricio Coloccini, serving as the interim coach for Universidad de Chile, marked his debut with a triumphant 4-1 victory over Santiago Wanderers in the Copa Chile. The win was especially meaningful as it was dedicated to head coach Fernando Gago, who was recently hospitalized due to cardiovascular problems. Coloccini revealed that Gago had experienced chest pain before the match against O'Higgins but resisted seeking medical attention, prioritizing his team. "We insisted that he get checked, but he didn't want to for fear of not being able to be with the team," Coloccini explained. "That's why today, the football aspect is a separate item; the extra motivation was to give Fernando a win." Coloccini also praised his team's performance, noting their ability to neutralize the opponent's strengths and control the game's tempo. He highlighted the players' immediate reaction to conceding a goal, demonstrating their determination to regain control.

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We insisted that he get checked, but he didn't want to for fear of not being able to be with the team. That's why today, the football aspect is a separate item; the extra motivation was to give Fernando a win.