Ecuador lost 0-1 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening FIFA World Cup match. Goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez was interviewed in the FIFA mixed zone after the match.

This loss must be tough, right?

It is indeed very tough. This isn't the FIFA World Cup start we wanted, nor what we expected. I don't think this result is fair. We played a good game and created many scoring opportunities, especially in the first half, but we couldn't capitalize on them. They also had chances, and they seized one.

In the FIFA World Cup, there's no time for slow adjustments; we must correct the issues quickly, bounce back, and prepare for the next match. Unfortunately, we have no other choice. We must overcome this difficult situation as soon as possible, digest this disappointment, and then prepare for the match against Curaçao.

How would you describe this game? From your perspective, how did the match unfold? Especially in the first half, Ecuador had more chances, and several shots hit the woodwork.

That's why I said I don't think this result is fair. As you mentioned, we created many scoring opportunities, with two shots hitting the woodwork. We had good control of the ball and knew they were very dangerous on both flanks. In fact, they had tried that exact play for their goal several times before. In the second half, they also had a shot that hit the crossbar. In the first half, Alan Franco also made a crucial interception that averted a similar situation.

We will take responsibility for our mistakes, as we always do, but credit must also be given to our opponents. We can't say we lost only because of our mistakes; we faced a truly strong opponent. I think we dominated them for many stages of the game, but we just couldn't convert our dominance into goals. It's difficult to see the positives immediately, but starting tomorrow, we will certainly identify some positive aspects and also areas that need improvement, and then prepare for the next match.

What do you think of these substitutions? Poroso coming on, and also Angelo's appearance.

I think these substitutions were correct. Alan Franco was getting tired. After Angelo Preciado came on, we created some opportunities by breaking through on the wings. After Poroso came on, we switched to a four-man defense, with Ordoñez playing right-back at the time. I think, apart from that one goal conceded, we didn't give the opponent too many chances. So I think these substitutions were fine. I don't know why you're asking.