In the quarter-final of the Olympic men's soccer team, Barcelona youngster Fermín helped Spain beat Japan 3-0 with two wonderful world waves, and strongly promoted to the semi-finals. After the match, the goal scorer was interviewed by the media to share his joy and feelings.
Talking about the victory, Firmin couldn't hide his excitement, "I'm very happy for the team's victory, and it's an immense honor for me to be able to contribute to this game and help the team win. Now we need to focus on our next opponent Morocco, they are a very strong team and we must be well prepared."
On the two world goals scored with his non-dominant foot, Firmin smiled and said, "Although I'm a right-footed player, I've always tried to shoot with my left foot, and it seemed to work well today. These two goals gave me a lot of confidence and made me believe more in my all-round abilities."
Regarding his ability to shoot from long range, Firmin revealed, "This is what the coaches have been asking of me, and I have been practicing hard because I know I am a threat from outside the box. I feel very satisfied that I was able to successfully send the ball into the opponent's goal today, which was the key to our team's victory."
The moment after the goal, Firmin confessed that he was ecstatic: "I was really excited at that moment and I was overjoyed for the team's victory. I knew that these two goals meant a lot to the team and laid a solid foundation for our next games."
For the team's performance, Fermin gave a positive feedback, "I think we have made great progress on the field, both in the implementation of technical and tactical skills and the cooperation between players are more tacit understanding. But we can't be satisfied with this, we still need to continue to improve and learn, and be fully prepared for the next game."
When asked if Spain are the favorites to win the title, Fermin modestly said, "We don't consider ourselves favorites, but we are very confident in ourselves and what we are doing. The game of soccer is full of variables and any team can win the title. Now that we are facing a strong opponent like Morocco, we will give our best to have a great performance and win."
Finally, talking about the celebration in the locker room, Fermin smiled and said, "Of course we'll celebrate, we'll put on some music and enjoy this wonderful moment. But after the celebration, we will quickly adjust our state and get ready for the next game." Meanwhile, he also revealed that his goal celebration was dedicated to his family and loved ones, thanking them for their continuous support and companionship.
