Alexander Vargas Praises Joaquín Alonso Hernández's Performance Amidst Alajuelense Draw
Herediano's coach highlights player's development following pivotal goal in provincial classic.
On February 5, 2025, in a match held at Estadio Nacional, Alexander Vargas, head coach of Herediano, commended the efforts of player Joaquín Alonso Hernández after his equalizing goal in a provincial classic against Alajuelense.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, a result Vargas acknowledged was not the team’s desired outcome.
Vargas expressed admiration for Hernández, noting the player’s patience in earning his place within the squad.
'He is a great player, as all of my players are.
He has had the patience to accumulate playing minutes,' Vargas said.
'God has blessed him with recent goals.'
The coach recognized that Hernández faced initial challenges, particularly concerning immigration issues, but emphasized the importance of dedication to the team.
Vargas stated, 'He knows that he is important, just like all the players, and the most essential thing is to look out for the shield [of the club].'
Despite the result, Vargas expressed satisfaction with the team’s effort.
'I think without being overly critical, we did not want a draw; we wanted three points, but we faced a great rival.' He praised the squad’s ability to respond after halftime, mentioning that they created more opportunities but were unable to convert them into goals.
Vargas outlined that the team analyzed various aspects of the game beforehand, including strengths and weaknesses of the opposition.
'When analyzing, you see both the pros and cons, and when the game starts, many things can change.
La Liga [Alajuelense] pressured us well at times, and while we focused on building from the back, we made an error.
However, in the second half, we were able to restructure and many things worked well for us.'
The match was significant in the national football championship context, highlighting player performances and coaching strategies that will be scrutinized in upcoming fixtures.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, a result Vargas acknowledged was not the team’s desired outcome.
Vargas expressed admiration for Hernández, noting the player’s patience in earning his place within the squad.
'He is a great player, as all of my players are.
He has had the patience to accumulate playing minutes,' Vargas said.
'God has blessed him with recent goals.'
The coach recognized that Hernández faced initial challenges, particularly concerning immigration issues, but emphasized the importance of dedication to the team.
Vargas stated, 'He knows that he is important, just like all the players, and the most essential thing is to look out for the shield [of the club].'
Despite the result, Vargas expressed satisfaction with the team’s effort.
'I think without being overly critical, we did not want a draw; we wanted three points, but we faced a great rival.' He praised the squad’s ability to respond after halftime, mentioning that they created more opportunities but were unable to convert them into goals.
Vargas outlined that the team analyzed various aspects of the game beforehand, including strengths and weaknesses of the opposition.
'When analyzing, you see both the pros and cons, and when the game starts, many things can change.
La Liga [Alajuelense] pressured us well at times, and while we focused on building from the back, we made an error.
However, in the second half, we were able to restructure and many things worked well for us.'
The match was significant in the national football championship context, highlighting player performances and coaching strategies that will be scrutinized in upcoming fixtures.
