Oscar Cardozo relishing return to Paraguay line-up – International News
Benfica star, Oscar Cardozo, is relishing his return to the Paraguayan line-up. The striker had to sit out his country’s last game against Chile due to punishment but is now ready to reclaim his berth in the starting eleven.
One of the most prolific players in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, Oscar Cardozo, has garnered numerous awards due to his goal scoring feats. The forward has also been highly impressive during his stint with Benfica and remains one of the best players at
the helm.
With a reputation for being predatory attacker, the former Newell Old Boys man has rightfully been earned a place in the National team.
Having taken to the pitch more than 41 times for Paraguay, he is one of the most experienced players in the side but was forced to miss the last match due to punishment.
While Francisco Arce’s men were able to cope without their main man against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ecuador-c2889, his return to the team will be a much needed boost and Cardozo also admits that he’s relishing the opportunity.
Speaking to reporters, the Estadio da Luz favourite said that his goal scoring feats in Liga Sagres will come in handy when he plays for the National team but commented that Los Guaraníes current situation was not the best.
"The six goals I scored in the league this season in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 allowed my selection. It's good to have scored, especially when the onset of Paraguay's qualification was not good,” he said.
The 28-year-old also revealed that the morale in the squad is quite high after securing victory in a difficult tie, which was mostly due to their counter attacking skills.
"We are excited because we won a very difficult game. We exchanged the ball more from the defence. Before that we were constantly under pressure and played on the counterattack, “http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oscar-c28720 Cardozo was quoted as saying.
While http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chile-c2871 will not be an easy task by any means.
The South American side boast the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexis-Sánchez-c4979 in their ranks and will pose a big problem to La Albirroja’s defence when the two teams go head-to-head.
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