Jhon Arias: “I think we have had a good World Cup”

Fluminense tied without goals in front of the Mamelodi Sundowns from Africa on the third day of the group stage of the Club World Cup and he qualified second from group F to the round of 16 of the championship.

At the end of the commitment, the Colombian Jhon Arias analyzed the draw on the last date From this phase, he referred to the performance of the Brazilian team and what he hopes to find himself in the next round.

Fluminense’s illusion

“We have a dream, every team that reaches the round of 16 wants to reach the rooms. We have to wait to see how the rival is, study it to take advantage. Our first goal were the round of 16, but it was not the only one. Step by step, with the feet on the ground. The elimination phase is completely different, the teams are more closed, more cautious. We know how to play this type of game.

Objective achieved

“The first big goal was to qualify for the round of 16. We were in a difficult group. Mamelodi proved to be a qualified, fast and strong team, and it is no accident that highlights so much in Africa. It was a great test; it is difficult to play at that time and with that climate. We played well. We were a mature team that achieved its goal”

THE BALANCE IN THE GROUP PHASE

“I think the match against Borussia was not a good reference point. The matches have different contexts. We have to do our best and continue to perform. I think we have had a good World Cup, which has left the fans happy and relaxed so far. We will soon know who our rival is and we can prepare for the next game”