Scaloni Details Argentina's Epic Comeback and World Cup Qualification Secret

Head coach Lionel Scaloni emotionally detailed the factors behind Argentina's thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt, a win that secured their passage to the next stage of the World Cup. Scaloni described the magnitude of the achievement as comparable to other significant moments the team has experienced.

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It's a feeling of a team that, regardless of what's happening, doesn't stop going forward, trying to play its game. In the end, football is this, tactics and strategy come later, so it's important.

"It's a feeling of a team that, regardless of what's happening, doesn't stop going forward, trying to play its game. In the end, football is this, tactics and strategy come later, so it's important," Scaloni stated, highlighting the team's persistent drive. He added that without this "part that we had today, not just today, but other times, we would have been eliminated."

Addressing concerns from Argentine fans about the team's World Cup continuation, Scaloni invoked a phrase likely originating from Lionel Messi: "They won't be left behind." He affirmed, "It's like that, it's literal, because that's what you notice, what you feel. So, nothing, I'm emotional."

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That's what you notice, what you feel. So, nothing, I'm emotional.

Scaloni analyzed the match, asserting that Argentina largely dominated possession and play, despite brief moments where Egypt took a 2-0 lead. He acknowledged Egypt as a strong opponent with talented players but stressed Argentina's consistent effort. "I think the match was always Argentina's. Beyond the fact that they had 2 or 3 bursts... But we, besides the penalty, I think we had 3 or 4 clear chances in the first half," he noted.

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I think the match was always Argentina's. Beyond the fact that they had 2 or 3 bursts... But we, besides the penalty, I think we had 3 or 4 clear chances in the first half.

He revealed his halftime message to the players: "In the 25th minute of the second half, keep going, keep going until the match ends, we don't give up a ball, and we keep playing as we know how." Scaloni concluded that while the outcome wasn't guaranteed, he prefers losing while playing with such determination. "And it happened. It could have not happened, but if I have to lose, I prefer to lose like this. Without a doubt. It's okay. You lose that way," he stated.

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In the 25th minute of the second half, keep going, keep going until the match ends, we don't give up a ball, and we keep playing as we know how.