FRANCE 98 – Espagne-Paraguay – JL Chilavert: “Our defence is the best in the world but we had a few gaps in our attack”

Espagne-Paraguay – JL Chilavert: “Our defence is the best in the world but we had a few gaps in our attack”

20.06.98 00h12 CET

Francisco ARCE (2)

“We had few opportunities to score but we played very well against SPAIN who played just an average game. We’ve got to get a victory to qualify. NIGERIA is a good team so it’ll be up to us to show what we’re made of.”

Ricardo ROJAS (14)

“We’re satisfied with a draw. We still have good hopes of qualifying. SPAIN deserved to win because they played better than we did. NIGERIA is a tough team, they have fast and nippy players, but we’re confident. I believe in my team. It’s a positive result. We have a good chance of getting through to the second round.”

Celso AYALA (5)

“It was a very good match. I was under the weather. It doesn’t really matter which team we play next; I’ve no preferences.”

Jose Luis CHILAVERT (1)

“SPAIN is a good team but we played very well. Today, we played as if we were in the finals. We got on top of the Spanish attackers. I’ve always said that our defence is the best in the world but we had a few gaps in our attack. It’s now up to us to make the most of our opportunities. PARAGUAY depends on PARAGUAY. NIGERIA is a tough team but we’ll do our utmost to beat them. Getting to the second round would be the greatest thing in my career.”

Carlos GAMARRA (4)

“It was a truly genuine and technical game. Despite the draw we’re very proud of ourselves. The Spanish team was very strong. We did our utmost.”