Exclusive: Sportscaster Andrés Cantor Talks About Mexico’s World Cup Qualifier

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Published: May 31, 2013

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Andrés Cantor is one of the most respected Spanish-language football commentators. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Cantor has covered some of the most important sporting events in the planet, including the World Cup and the Summer Olympics.

He is well known for his signature call of "goal," which has been used in almost every country. He currently works in Telemundo; today, Andrés shares his thoughts on El Tri’s future.




Karla Villegas Gama: Which will be the main challenges against Nigeria?

Andrés Cantor: Nigeria will also be in the Confederations Cup, so the biggest challenges, having seen Nigeria in the African Cup, is the physical play. They are aggressive and fast. Both of them know that beyond this match—which is a friendly—they will face a tough opponent. Nigeria knows they cannot afford injuries, because of the Confederations Cup, so the players know in the back of their minds that this is a friendly.

 

KVG: Is this a key match for the Hexagonal?

AC: I would have preferred a lesser opponent, Nigeria is a great team, and you should not take it lightly but at the end I still think is a friendly. “Chepo” de la Torre has only had the team for a week so it is a great preparation match for next Tuesday, in Jamaica, so I think it’s key for him to see the fitness of his players, don’t forget that many of them—domestic and foreign players—are coming from some time off. “Chicharito” hasn't played in a couple of weeks and the players whose teams were eliminated from the Liguilla have had two to three weeks off. It is going to be difficult to put them up to speed, to the same level. 

 

KVG: Mexico has been struggling a lot in the World Cup qualifier; why?

AC: The team has not been able to capitalize their home court advantage; they have already lost ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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