The Costa Rican national team had a lackluster win against a harmless opponent

The Costa Rica national team rebounded with a win (2-0) against the El Salvador national team thanks to goals from Justin Daly and Aaron Suarez. Winning is always important, and this time it was, but there was also a sense that the match could have been used for something else, making decisions like that more complicated.

It's not all bad, but it's not a good game. Gustavo Alfaro wanted to see the men he called on a list that provoked criticism as soon as it appeared, but it was his choice, it was his job, in theory, through his experience and football career, he knew what he was. done.

This time the coach realized that those he trusted would not let him down, but beyond encouraging, he needed to analyze their performance on the field. That's where I can find out if the national team shirt is tailored, tight, small or too big.

A poor memory of what was a tragic and humiliating episode against Panama marked his hasty debut on the Major League bench.

But despite the fans' distance, 13,500 turned up at the national stadium, and despite lingering irritations inherited from the days of Luis Fernando Suarez, he didn't stop there, the job he promised.

Also, the biggest immediate challenge is approaching, which is the playoff against Honduras, scheduled for March 23 at the Toyota Stadium in Fisco, Texas, USA. Played mid-year on American soil, the Copa America is a one-match battle where a spot is at stake.

With hands to work and a desire to do things well, the Costa Rican national team showed a disciplined approach against a rival settling in with David Tonica.

Not to be underestimated, it was known that El Salvador would not appear to be a very worthy and demanding competitor. Sele. However, the training went well with two teams that had to play football in which their coaches knew everything.

This is the first friendship Tricolor flag In 2024, Gustavo Alfaro observed with a magnifying glass what those players he called up could do, understanding that if they wanted to remain in the national team, they would have to repay their faith with actions.

Just how Jostin Daly understood this, with a great effort with crucial moves and got his reward in the 19th minute. After taking a corner kick, the attacker rose high and put his team ahead with a header. Sele.

And this is a momentous moment for him, his first in the list of scorers Tricolor flag.

Ariel Lassiter created the imbalance and wanted to inject that surprise factor with interesting maneuvers and speed, although she ran out of gas. Warren Madrigal also tried hard.

Orlando Gallo has emerged as the captain of the national team, meaning Gustavo Alfaro looks to him for special leadership.

You can't hide the sun with a finger: Costa Rica was a weak contender in front, and despite the flashes, it's also true that the national team looked good and dared to do more.

Loan was in the middle of the field where there was little playmaking against an innocuous opponent.

The second half was chaotic as the likes of Aaron Suarez and Joel Campbell came on and the game was not the same.

After a pass from Warren Madrigal, Aaron Suarez responded to Gustavo Alfaro to score his second goal of the game.

Fernan Farron has had some friction with the footballer from El Salvador, but measures how far he has gone as the coach asks him; Joel Campbell doesn't look sad this time.

The Costa Rican national team won against a rival that showed no resistance and created no danger. From that point of view, the Tricolor flag She failed in her actions.

Costa Rica national team lineup against El Salvador

The star eleven of 'Tricolor' is made up of Kevin Chamorro, Pablo Arboin, Fernand Ferron, Alexis Gamboa, Justin Daly, Ariel Lassiter, Orlando Gallo, Jeffrey Valverde, Warren Madrigal, Alejandro Brann and Haxel Queiroz.

El Salvador team in friendly match against Costa Rica national team

Gustavo Alfaro is not afraid of criticism

A day before this match, national coach Gustavo Alfaro stressed that he takes criticism as it is and respects it whether he shares it or not, because football is opinionated and there are no absolute recipes.

He also pointed out that he has been in the business for 31 years and that he has received more criticism than praise during that time, which he believes is normal.

“What matters to me is what the players think, what the players think, what we are building, where we are aiming, what to do, goals, priorities and why we are doing it” Gustavo Alfaro.

”The call I make is the call I feel I have to make and I don't make it to play. The March call will be different, it will be about winning a game,” he added.

His criteria is that you have to watch the games, but like Argentina did at the time, he likes to count the players in all the long weeks of the tournament.

In order for it to have continuity, he said, there is something that needs to end and emerge in a reconstruction process like the one in Costa Rica, with an unintegrated middle layer and a generation of young people who need to grow up. Take them to training to learn.

Gustavo Alfaro said he needs microcycles to meet the players, some in the March list and others may come later.

This friendly between Costa Rica and El Salvador will help you know the on-field response from your team.

He said he received a complete report from Claudio Vivas from the previous activity, but he observed that he was the Technical Secretary of the Costa Rican Football Federation. That is, Luis Fernando Suarez did not leave any specific statement about how his administration was.

Gustavo Alfaro reveals the closeness of the Costa Rica national team

A day before the friendly match between the Costa Rica national team and El Salvador, Gustavo Alfaro revealed some closeness.

He said he had spoken to Fernand Farron about his character and promised to not call him back if that attitude happened once in the national team. He took the time to find out what was happening to a football player named Joel Campbell.

Alfaro listens to Joel, understands the reasons why 'he's not enjoying himself' and reassures Blair that he's looking for a way to find a better version of himself. In fact, the coach insisted he was willing to talk to the Alajuelens coaching staff led by Andres Garević to find a smile for Joel.

“I tell you that Joel has no more important priority than the national team. I hope you can feel the love Joel has for Costa Rica. “It was Joel's daughter's birthday on Friday, and he asked him if he would be at the birthday party, and he told her: 'No, daughter, because I have to go with my other love, the national team,” declared the coach.

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