PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) — Paterson, New Jersey was kicking with pleasure Tuesday evening as Colombia confronted off in opposition to Guatemala in a soccer match at an historic stadium.
The 2 nationwide ladies’s groups are on the prime of their recreation, competing within the Backyard State to showcase their expertise.
Households got here out, followers got here out, however most of all, ladies got here out. The inspiration was not misplaced on younger gamers.
“They’re lovely ladies, and so they can play soccer and it is tough,” stated 12-year-old Marian Rodriguez.
“It is simply actually enjoyable. I identical to watching the game as a result of it is my favourite,” stated 9-year-old Sarah Bustamante.
Even adults have been thrilled for this historic ladies’s recreation. Christina Caamano performs in a rec league and coaches her highschool woman’s soccer group.
“I am excited. I watch ladies’s soccer on TV and to see it occur proper in my yard,” Caamano stated. “I am from North Jersey initially and the truth that they’re right here. I am simply in awe seeing these stars.”
The historic Hinchliffe Stadium is a former Negro League park. For 26 years, it fell into ruins. However after $100 million in renovations, town can now boast a brand-new soccer subject, soccer stadium and baseball diamond.
“Now it is a image of power on this metropolis,” Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh stated. “We’re making historical past right here at Hinchliffe Stadium. First time we’ve got two worldwide ladies’s groups taking part in on this subject.”
“I believe the love is actual. The visitors, the road,” stated Paterson Director of Recreation Benjie Wimberly. “That is an unbelievable day for town of Paterson.”
Paterson has a big Colombian inhabitants, so the gang went dwelling pleased with a 3-0 victory Tuesday evening.
“We’re actually excited,” Bustamante stated. “Watching and supporting Colombia ladies’s nationwide group.”
There was a lot pleasure on the house subject. Maybe the most important winner at this recreation was town and its residents.
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