Intro:

Paraguay head coach Ramon Diaz and striker Edgar Benitez spoke on Monday (29th June) ahead of their Copa America semi-final against Argentina.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Ramon Diaz, Paraguay head coach:

"It's not the first time that people underestimate us, that people don't know how we work and are not informed. But, in this sport, I have seen many favourites fighting hard at this stage. We will keep our composure and remain calm, be humble, and acknowledge the team we will face. But, for us, it is already a victory to have faced the best teams."

SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Ramon Diaz, Paraguay head coach:

"I know them, and I know they do this kind of thing. But you have to take it as humour, What I know is that this is an important match for us. We have faced them already, we know them, our players have played against them several times. We know we will face a great team. At this stage, it's hard for both, even though they have a great team, with the best players of the world, and more specifically the best player of the world, in (Lionel) Messi. But I firmly believe in this team, in the mentality, and the desire for revenge they have. I am convinced they will deliver their best at this stage to reach the final."