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Kalas returned to La Roja as the opener against New Zealand after two-and-a-half years away from the team. A 3-0 win was crucial.
His Helen Calas returned to the Chilean national team after two years and six months. The defender tendered his resignation to La Roja in March 2021 and made his return in a friendly against New Zealand in September 2023. It was an opener that was a key part of their 3-0 win this Saturday the 23rd.
Santiago Morning assured “It’s nice to come back with a good result, with our people. We did some really good things, it was a good game, it’s up from here. “We want to leave Chile on top and reach the Pan American Games in the best possible way”.
“We know they are a tough opponent, coming from the World Cup. We wanted to live it and I think we showed it. I felt good, it’s not a big change because I’ve been playing center for a while. The coach gave me all the confidence, so I’m going to come back. I am glad”he added.
As for Calas, he returned to La Roja. “It’s nice to come back and play with people, we had a full stadium, my family came, so I was very happy and excited. I miss being in the dressing room, playing and wearing red. Every player wants to wear the Chile shirt, leave it up, I miss it. .He agreed.
In addition, the national headquarters hosted the Pan American Games. “I think we are doing well, we have shown that we can play against powerful rivals like New Zealand and we have to continue from here. We still have time and we need to continue to improve many things. “We have many talented young women who can contribute to the national team. “Punished.
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