Twenty years Waiting ended on a magical night to Aurora FCwhich celebrated its promotion to the National League with a 1-0 win over Sacachispas. But beyond the result, the moment was the reward for a group that, under the direction of Saúl Phillipsit was rebuilt from the ashes and found its fundamental pillars in humility, work and faith.
“Humility can do everything. The work, the sacrifice, and today it only remains to thank God, ”said an excited Phillips, who did not hide his joy for the historic achievement.” It is crazy, a total madness. I only have words of thanks to all: the administration, the colonels, the relatives of the players, everyone contributed. ”
The Costa Rican coach, who took the team at a complicated moment, remembered the difficult moments they lived before this ascent. “These boys rose from dust. We came from a very hard tournament, with economic blows, with a painful elimination against Mictlán. But football always gives revenge and today touched us. ”
With a speech full of values, Phillips stressed that each step was possible thanks to an unwavering principle: humility. “Party by match, without believing more than anyone. We gave each game the importance it deserved and that was the secret. That is teamwork, of a large institution that knew how to sustain us at all times.”
But the technician did not forget those who walked before along the same path. “This ascent is also for all the people who went through this institutionwho struggled to achieve it and contributed his grain of sand. Because once one enters this club, one becomes Tigre forever, ”he proudly said.
Phillips also opened his heart when talking about his family, to whom he dedicated the victory: “All this I thank God, my wife Karen, my daughters Olivia and Camila – although it is not in the country -, to my mother, my father, to my whole family, and also to the families of these boys. This is everyone.”
The strategist did not forget the press or the fans. “I saw people in the stadium that pushed, who threw us forward. Thank you also, to you, the media, everything adds today we are all part of this return.”
And although the ascent is a reason for celebration, the coach does not lose sight of the following challenge. “Yes, we must celebrate, but on Monday what is coming: Keep us in the National Leaguecompete with height. This is a club with history and we will work to live up to that story. ”