Gimenez started on the bench in De Kuip on Sunday evening. “I was not disappointed,” the Mexican told ESPN. “Ayase deserves it. He is doing very well. I was injured and he deserves the opportunities. He has scored twice in a row. I would like to congratulate him on that.”
After coming on as a substitute, Gimenez was immediately allowed to shoot for a penalty. “I didn’t expect it, but of course. It was my first ball contact. Not normal. I had some nerves, because I missed something. That’s why I shot through the middle,” said the attacker, who ultimately scored twice and provided the assist gave up on Lutsharel Geertruida.
“This is who I am. I always have to enter the field with this sharpness. That gave me two goals today,” said Gimenez, who emphasizes that he has never doubted himself: “I trust myself and my family always supports me “Sometimes things don’t go your way. You have to keep going, keep fighting. That’s why I scored today, thanks to God.”
