Pedro López: "Reality has surpassed what we had dreamed"

MADRID, 29 Ago. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Spanish Under-20 women's coach, Pedro López, has assured that his players were "totally convinced" that they were going to be crowned world champions because "they have never stopped believing", and has highlighted their work during the tournament in Costa Rica and in the final, in which they have lifted the title after defeating Japan (3-1).

"The reality has exceeded what we had dreamed of for a long time. I had never seen a first half like the one we have experienced today, it has allowed us to have an advantage to manage it in the second half, where it has been shown that we also know how to defend," he said in statements provided by 'sefutbol.com'.

"It has caught my attention how the players came to the field, how they were today. They were totally convinced that they were going to be world champions, and that is thanks to the work of all the people who have surrounded them and to She has done a great job. They have never stopped believing and they showed it in today's match."

For her part, Salma Paralluelo, chosen as the best player in the final, was exultant after the victory. "I'm freaking out. It's incredible and I think we deserve it. We worked a lot and we also suffered a lot in the game. I think we did the perfect things to get the trophy. This is a dream for all of us," he said.

"These kinds of moments are very worthwhile. You always have to keep believing, because these things come if you keep trusting. I'm very happy to have achieved it with all of them", continued the FC Barcelona footballer.