We lost a match, but we are not a team that everyone walks all over. Should I continue coaching on Tuesday against Honduras? They already asked me that. I don't blame anyone. Herrera emphasized that Costa Rica created more chances than Haiti, but paid dearly for their lack of goals. We had six clear chances and they had one. I take full responsibility. Even so, he insisted with a stubborn faith: he still believes in a World Cup miracle. The Mexican coach went into combat mode when faced with direct questions about his continuity. We didn't have good aim today, but we have to beat Honduras. Without that, there's nothing to discuss. Herrera was also asked if, in case of not qualifying, he would pack his bags and go home. I am committed. A journalist had suggested that after a potential elimination, he should 'grab his things and leave'. His response was blunt: 'We are not at the bottom. I am here to take responsibility. I am here for what I was brought here for.' He was reminded that the World Cup no longer depends on Costa Rica. Piojo bit the phrase, turned it, and returned it firmly: 'We have to play the last match. On Tuesday we want to advance.' They scored, we didn't.' Questioned about his management: 'Ask the president,' in a defiant and defensive way. In every question, the coach answered in a confrontational tone, at one point he was close to facing a journalist head-on, however, the head of press intervened. His 40% performance also came to light. The night fell heavily over Costa Rica at the Ergilio Hato Stadium, and in the press room the atmosphere was just as harsh. After the 1-0 defeat to Haiti, Miguel Piojo Herrera appeared disheveled, upfront, and ready to say whatever. The coach avoided dramatizing, but made his position clear: 'It's not my decision. But before that, he launched the phrase that marked the conference: 'We are in a failure. We are not meeting the objective and today it does not depend on us. Ask the president, he is here. And when I had the chance to leave, I didn't.'
Costa Rica's Coach Herrera Takes Responsibility After Haiti Defeat
Costa Rica's head coach Miguel Herrera took responsibility for the 0:1 loss to Haiti in the World Cup qualifier. Despite the defeat, he expressed confidence in beating Honduras and stated he will remain in charge. Herrera also commented on questions about his dismissal.