The resistance of the Swiss team was not enough against Spain in the quarter-final of the Euro (2-0). But at the end of their journey, Smilla Vallotto and his teammates have no regret ‘.
‘Obviously we are disappointed, but we fought well for 70 minutes. There is no regret ‘, said the 21 -year -old Geneva in the mixed zone, shortly after being congratulated at length with her teammates by a deafening Wankdorf on Friday evening. Even the Spanish, who formed a hedge of honor, paid tribute to these Swiss who gave them a good thread.
‘I think we had never seen such a strong team of Swiss for years,’ returned Vallotto. ‘I feel a lot of pride. This numerous audience was incredible and I will never forget these moments. ‘
The tireless midfielder also recognized the part of luck that accompanied Switzerland until the first Spanish goal. ‘Unfortunately, we failed to score. We did not have many opportunities elsewhere. It hurts, but Spain was the best team today, “she said.
Of these two and a half weeks of competition, Smilla Vallotto said he retained a lot of positive. ‘I hope it will motivate young girls to get started, because I think we put female football on the map,’ she added.
‘Switzerland will be there in the future’
Entrying in the 74th minute, her teammate Leila Wandeler, two years younger, underlined as she ‘the future brilliant’ of this team. ‘People will believe in us more. Something has changed with this Euro ‘, estimated the young Friborg (19).
‘At each stage, we felt in the locker room that we were always more united. Everyone believed it 100% this evening (Red: Friday) and it was not just words in the air. We have been sustained so much that it has increased our confidence in us tenfold, ‘explained Wandeler, who assured that Switzerland’ will be there in the future ‘.
Before that, Leila Wandeler, Smilla Vallotto and all the players of the Swiss team will have the opportunity to celebrate their pretty journey with their fans a little more. A meeting with the public is scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in Bern, on the Bundesplatz.
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