Ricardo Gareca’s celebration with the technical command of the Peruvian national team at the end of the game | VIDEO

Ricardo Gareca did not take his eyes off what happened on the field until the last second of Peru-Paraguay. When the referee marked the end of the game, the coach turned towards the substitutes’ bench to meet with all his assistants and, in a measured way, celebrate the pass to the playoffs for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

The ‘Tiger’ Gareca took a few steps to meet his aides-de-camp. Immediately, a warm hug with Néstor Bonillo, Sergio Santín, Óscar Ibáñez and Nolberto Solano. A scene, at ground level, full of emotions for remaining just one step away from qualifying for a new World Cup.

Then, Gareca’s show of affection with each of the members of the technical command. There was also a meeting with Nicolás Rey, the communications manager of the Peruvian team. Immediately, the DT of the Bicolor continued with what corresponds after all the official meetings: greeting the rivals, press conference, etc.

The sensations of the ‘Tiger’

“The key is the uptick that we had during the Qualifiers, already almost halfway forward. We didn’t start well, but the comeback we made was important and that gives us the chance to play the game for the playoffs”were the first words of the Argentine coach at a press conference.

“I congratulate the boys, because it was very difficult, taking into account that it is difficult to stay, and also for everything they train. I thank the people. Once again we had an incredible night and fortunately we got a win that keeps us hopeful”added the DT of the Peruvian team.

“Let’s hope we know which rival we have. I think we’ll have enough time. Regardless of who he is, he will be a difficult opponent, who has the same aspirations as us. It was a very complicated, difficult Qualifier. Now we have to try to be with the family, that the players take the rhythm of competition with their teams, that the footballers who have problems recover, to arrive in the best way “sentenced Ricardo Gareca.