Holan: Cerro Porteño showed football and clinical finishing in big win

Cerro Porteño coach Ariel Holan emphasized the team's footballing prowess and clinical finishing in their decisive 5-0 victory over Sportivo Luqueño, securing their first win in the Clausura 2026 tournament. Holan noted the significant relief felt by the squad after enduring frustrating losses in their opening matches, despite feeling they did not deserve to lose.

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The team today had football, was clinical, and took advantage of the opportunities.

"The team today had football, was clinical, and took advantage of the opportunities," Holan stated in a press conference. He reflected on the team's arduous preseason and the disappointment of not starting the tournament as hoped, especially for the players who invested significant effort. He also acknowledged the pressure of upcoming fixtures, including a Copa Libertadores clash against Palmeiras.

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This is a kind of restart of the tournament that we want to compete in and play in the way the players train, and we are convinced that we can play.

Holan praised the collective effort that led to the resounding win, viewing it as a vital reset for the remainder of the season. "This is a kind of restart of the tournament that we want to compete in and play in the way the players train, and we are convinced that we can play," he added. The coach highlighted the team's ability to create numerous chances while limiting the opponent's scoring opportunities, ultimately paving the way for a well-deserved triumph.

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In the two previous matches, regardless of whether we played better or worse, we left with great frustration because we did not deserve to lose either of the two matches.