Peru to the Repechage: Football Moms Euphorically Celebrate the Victory Against Paraguay

On March 20, there was one of the most important matches for all Peruvians that ended up in favor of the 'red white'. The Peruvian national team managed to beat Paraguay 2-0 and secured the repechage, which gives it an extra match to try to reach the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

There is no doubt that millions of fans celebrated the triumph both at the National Stadium and on social networks with the famous memes and on the streets of Lima and provinces. Also, during the live broadcast, some mothers of the selected ones expressed their excitement on national television.

NOEMÍ CASTRILLON - MOTHER OF LUIS ADVÍNCULA

The first to be interviewed was Luis Advíncula's mother, who was among the audience encouraging her son. The Latina Televisión reporter began by thanking him for bringing his firstborn into the world and then went on to ask him what he would say to Peru after the two goals that brought happiness to the Peruvian people.

“They played very well, everyone. The dirt has been removed and everyone has played very well. Many blessings to all of Peru and Peru up,” said Doña Noemí Castrillón, who has always shown herself supporting her son in every match.

MARIA JULIA FLORES - YOSHIMAR YOTÚN'S MOTHER

Another mother who was approached by Latina Noticias cameras was Joshimar Yotún's mother, María Julia Flóres. “Very happy. It was a game that was at risk because of what had happened with Uruguay, but the boys showed once again that they have their jersey on and they gave us the win”, he began by saying.

She was also asked about what it feels like to see her son in the middle of the court running towards the ball. “Super nervous, excited, proud, they are mixed feelings,” she replied and later told that when she hears some criticism made by her firstborn son, she does not hesitate to take a face for him. “I fight with everyone if I hear that they talk (badly) about my son.”

Finally, she was proud of the achievements that the 31-year-old is building and said that tonight she will celebrate Peru's triumph with all her family.

“Exciting, with my husband and daughter-in-law we have embraced each other. Anyway, you celebrate with anything (...) I am proud of him and I realize that all the sacrifice I have made with my husband he has assimilated. I love him with all my heart,” she concluded.

GABRIELA ZAYAS - SANTIAGO ORMEÑO'S MOTHER

Santiago Ormeño's mother was also present at the National Stadium and declared live that she is very happy to see her son fulfill his dream of play in the Peruvian national team.

“Very happy. My heart explodes with excitement to see that he has fulfilled his dream so far, that he defends the shirt and that he is very excited just like us. Here following it to the end,” said the mother of the national team wearing the 'white-red' shirt of the number 20, same as her son.

He also told him what his firstborn son told him before starting the match against Paraguay. “I was very happy, nervous and excited about the opportunity they have given him,” he revealed to comment that since childhood, Santiago Ormeño had a passion for football. “Since I was a kid I saw him play and now seeing him in this stadium is a great happiness.”

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