Girona coach Francisco Rodríguez said after beating Almería 3-0 in the first leg of the promotion playoff semifinals that “we are all happy with the result and because the work has paid off, but we have to be realistic and keep your feet on the ground. There is a second leg left ”.
“You have to congratulate the players and thank the effort they have made in the pressure, but tomorrow we have to connect again. Tomorrow it's time to go back to work. And it's time to demand the concentration of the last days. A step has been taken, but now we have to take the next one ”, highlighted the rojiblanco coach.
Francisco pointed out that it is a victory that “comes in handy to gain confidence”, but insisted that Almería “is a very powerful rival. IT IS a team that continually threatens you. He has one of the best squads in Second and a clear objective: to go up to First. The return leg will be different ”.
In addition, the Girona coach admitted that it was “a luxury to be able to play with the fans, even if it is little” and acknowledged that it was “fantastic” to be able to meet his people and “give them a very important victory”.