What a moment it was last Saturday. Ángel Di María, the football wizard, delivered a magical free-kick in the 82nd minute. That single strike decided the clash between Rosario Central and Newell’s Old Boys. Rosario Central snagged a 1-0 win in their sixth Argentine league match of the season. It was the kind of goal that makes you jump out of your seat.
Ariel Holan, the man managing this former Benfica star, couldn’t hide his pure joy. He practically beamed when talking about Di María’s big play. “Ángel deserved that more than anyone,” Holan told reporters. “We are incredibly happy for him. It was a truly spectacular goal.” He believes the team’s efforts throughout the game earned them that moment of glory. When you actually get the win, that feeling football fans crave, everything just feels different.
Holan emphasized how special Di María’s return home truly is. “He deserves everything good coming his way,” the coach explained. Di María got to play in this massive city derby after being away for so long. Then he scores such a stunning goal. That’s not something just anyone can do; it’s for the truly gifted players. Holan noted that Di María has fully adjusted to the rougher, different style of play in Argentina compared to what he knew in Europe. It just shows the kind of player he is.