Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro delivered his post-match assessment following the USA's 4-1 victory in Group D's opener on June 13. 'They outclassed us tactically, technically and physically. There are many details we need to adjust,' Alfaro told TyC Sports.
Despite the heavy defeat, Alfaro remained defiant about Paraguay's tournament prospects. 'It's a matter of accepting the difficulties and mistakes we had and trying to rethink the situation, because we still have two matches and we must continue fighting for group exit.'
Paraguay faces Turkey on June 20 and Australia on June 26 in remaining Group D fixtures. Alfaro's acknowledgment of defensive shortcomings may affect betting markets for Paraguay's next outings, as they attempt to recover from a dispiriting opening.
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