Goalkeeper Martinez Of Argentina Says, “It’s Our Destiny.”
|After playing a key role in the gripping penalty shootout triumph against France in the World Cup final on Sunday, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said that winning the tournament was “destiny.”
The 30-year-old Martinez prevented Kingsley Coman from scoring in the shootout, giving Argentina a 4-2 victory after the dramatic match finished 3-3 after extra time.
The Aston Villa goalkeeper remarked, “It was a really tough game. They fought back to equalize in the game, but it was our fate to suffer.
“Everything I ever hoped for has come true. I am at a loss for words. I remained composed during the penalty shootout, and everything went according to plan.
“I moved to England at an early age. I dedicate my triumph to my whole family.