Although the score should have been much higher, Veljko Paunovic was satisfied with Chivas' performance tonight against Tijuana, as he considered that his team showed signs of wanting to evolve and said he was confident that if they continue like this, they will soon reach their best footballing version.
Veljko Paunovic's post-Xolos quotes:
"I think the team has done a great collective job, it was not easy the Xolos proposal when we were 11 against 11, with 2 strikers for second plays, but we knew how to counter them, we generated many opportunities, we played a lot on the wings and we only lacked the goal."
"It is an important step to add up, to go game by game, focusing on the main objective of obtaining the points".
"Our team is regaining the ability to generate many scoring chances, we need to capitalize, that's where we are. We are playing exciting soccer, with confidence, which people like and that is what we are doing".
"I think we have to appreciate the moment we are in, I told the players how many times a team is in first place and we have to respect that work wanting more, it is important to have high expectations of what we can do as a whole, I want to stay on top."
"When you play away from home after 3 weeks without competition is not the right place to apply all your essence, but at home is a good time and today we showed it."
"I think 'Pocho' doesn't deserve to be booed, he had a correct match, he could have scored, but the penalty wasn't given, he is doing the best job to be at his best, just like the rest of the team. Don't touch anyone, help me, we have to take care of the team to keep moving forward".
"There is no problem with Poncho, he has a huge burden and pressure on his shoulders, especially emotionally, after last tournament's final one needs a little emotional and physical recovery time, you have to be patient."
"There is nothing with 'Cone' Brizuela, we have to make decisions regarding the call-ups, we are very evenly matched in terms of the level of what we have available."
"I've been fined and I don't think it's right, I'm expected not to talk about refereeing and unfortunately I can't, but I hope that money is used for a good cause."
"The gesture that Jimmy Lozano has had with all his coaching staff and sporting director was phenomenal, that link of selection with clubs is very important, I did it at the time, he knows well what he wants, with very clear ideas, he shows greatness in his gestures".
