Ariel Ortega had an impressive debut in a thrilling 3-3 tie with
Defensa y Justicia in a match that corresponded to the second round
of the Argentine Primera Nacional B.
More than 25,000 fans were on hand to witness Ortega's highly
anticipated debut, and the playmaker didn't disappoint, playing the
entire ninety minutes, and converting a well struck penalty
kick.
"I'm happy with my debut. I was very anxious during the week and
on the field I felt very comfortable. The team played well, we made
mistakes, but we always tried to win the match," he stated.
Ortega, who joined the low-profile club from the glamour of
River Plate, admitted that he "didn't feel" the difference from
moving to the second-tier division of Argentine football because
football "is the same everywhere you play."