Argentina midfielder Esteban Cambiasso claims his side is not too concerned by their 1-1 draw with the USA on Saturday in an international friendly.
The Inter Milan star scored his side’s only goal of the game in New Jersey three minutes before half-time, but the USA hit back well and equalised through Juan Agudelo 14 minutes into the second half.Cambiasso downplayed the significance of the result and claimed the side was on the right track under coach Sergio Batista.”The result is not going to change any part of what we are seeking to do on the pitch. We are convinced of what we want to achieve,” the 30-year-old said.”We deserved to win, and a draw will not take us off our current path.””A goal would have allowed us to keep calm and keep playing the game we had shown in the first half.””But the draw doesn’t matter. We are in a building process and we will follow the same game-plan. “The United States were a respectable rival, but I think we showed some good stuff and deserved to win.”USA coach Bob Bradley praised the fighting spirit of his side, and reserved special mention for 18-year-old New York Red Bulls forward Agudelo, praising his link-up play with fellow marksman Jozy Altidore.”For a young player, whenever you put him on the field he has confidence,” Bradley said.”He’s had a knack for turning up in some good spots to get goals, so we’re pleased with the things that we see.””The second half, we find a better rhythm and having Juan closer to Jozy certainly helped.”
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