Spanish U-17 Coach Satisfied With His Foster Children Top Group B Of The U-17 World Cup

JAKARTA - Spain U-17 won Group B of the 2023 U-17 World Cup as well as stepped into the round of 16. The coach, Jose Maria Lana, said he was satisfied with the team's achievements and prepared for the next challenge.

The success of La Rojita, nicknamed Spain U-17, in securing the status of group winners cannot be separated from their final results against Uzbekistan U-17.

Appearing at Manahan Stadium, Solo, on Thursday, November 16, 2023 evening WIB, they managed to hold back the U-17 Uzbekistan series with a score of 2-2.

In total, Spain U-17 has collected seven points from three matches. Previously, they also won 2-0 in their first match against Canada U-17 and were able to beat Mali U-17 with a score of 1-0.

Regarding all the results of the group stage matches, Jose Maria admitted that she was very satisfied with what the team had shown.

Setelah ini sang pelatih menegaskan squadnya akan segera bersiap diri untuk menghadapi pertandingan 16 besar.

Moreover, said the coach, the knockout match will definitely be more difficult because the opponents are strong teams in each group.

"Very satisfied (to be in the first position in the group) and the next round will be a match with tough teams. Therefore, players must develop as well as learn from the matches that have been undertaken so that they will become senior players later," said Jose Maria Lana after the match from a written statement on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Regarding the last match against Uzbekistan U-17, Jose Maria Lana did not deny that her team played well in the first half.

Although in the end they could not maintain the situation, the coach said the match could be a lesson for the players.

The team was a little nervous, but finally recovered. This is the game of all the best players in the world. They play here so that it becomes the right moment for players to learn. Everyone has played well and will give their best," concluded Jose Maria Lana.