Matías Sepúlveda: 'I'm happy for my first goal with the national team, it's an honor to wear this jersey'

Matías Sepúlveda celebrated his first goal for the Chilean national team, a stunning free-kick against DR Congo in a friendly match played in Orleans, France. The young player expressed immense pride in representing his country and scoring such a significant goal.

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There are many who strike well, but I had the confidence that I could score, and thank God it happened. It's my first goal with the national team, I'm very happy, it's an honor to wear this jersey.

"There are many who strike well, but I had the confidence that I could score, and thank God it happened. It's my first goal with the national team, I'm very happy, it's an honor to wear this jersey," Sepúlveda stated in the mixed zone after the game. He acknowledged the difficulty of the match against a physically strong opponent preparing for the World Cup.

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It's a team that's going to the World Cup, it was a difficult, very physical match, we approached it in the best way.

Sepúlveda analyzed the team's performance, noting, "It's a team that's going to the World Cup, it was a difficult, very physical match, we approached it in the best way." He emphasized the squad's collective desire to win and present a strong image on the field. "We wanted to win and show a good image, and have a good game so that the national team can return to its former glory," he added.

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We wanted to win and show a good image, and have a good game so that the national team can return to its former glory.

Reflecting on the overall experience, Sepúlveda highlighted the positive takeaways. "We have to take the positives from it, we leave with good feelings, it's a group willing to improve and work," he concluded. The team's performance, despite the challenges, offered promising signs for future matches.

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We have to take the positives from it, we leave with good feelings, it's a group willing to improve and work.