Armando Gonzalez: "We are all very happy for Raul Jimenez"

Chivas forward Armando Gonzalez, known as "Hormiga," expressed his sincere joy after his national team teammate Raul Jimenez scored his first-ever World Cup goal. This achievement was one of the most emotional moments during the opening match against South Africa.

First of all, I am very happy for Raul. He fought for it, he struggled, and he was criticized for not scoring. But finally, the goal arrived; I am very grateful to God because he gave it to him. The whole team is incredibly happy. Armando Gonzalez

For Gonzalez himself, the match was an unforgettable experience. During the national anthems, the forward was visibly moved by the significance of the World Cup. He noted that the stadium atmosphere, the fans, and the magnitude of the moment created a feeling that is almost impossible to describe in words.

Armando entered the field in the 75th minute and played over 20 minutes. The fans at the stadium welcomed the young player with a standing ovation. Although Gonzalez did not create any clear scoring chances during his time on the pitch, he is determined to make an impact in the tournament, hoping to emulate the role played by Javier Hernandez in previous World Cups.