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Juan Cruz Real sent a message to those who thought that the result of the first leg in the quarterfinals had practically directed the series in favor of Nacional.
The Argentine coach pointed out that there is joy in the squad because América de Cali had not beaten the purslane team in Medellín for 12 years: “I want to congratulate the group of players that I have, because beyond any planning that one can do before, we had said that this was a 180-minute game, although many people said that we were already eliminated from the first game, we always had faith, especially in the players, because in the end they are the ones on the field “
He added that “I always said it, we were lucky to get to a team with good players and very good people, where they always supported us, and this Saturday was no exception, beyond what had happened, I was lucky enough to to be able to win the game very clearly, but it could have been the opposite. I think that beyond everything, the team had a very high emotional and mental preparation, with a very great determination, I think there was a difference ”.
On whether this triumph was a rematch after the 1-2 defeat in Cali, he said that “not at all, this was a 180-minute series and it was not over, obviously it hurts to lose at home, but we came to Atanasio, we were able to do three goals, thank God, let’s not forget that America had not won here for 12 years, that’s good to say, I hope the people of the club enjoy this, I think we eliminated America’s rival in this country, and that the American fan enjoy it a lot, today it’s our turn, people enjoy it, I have no problem, the most important thing is to have the support of these boys, they are the ones who run on the field and give joy to the people ”.
Finally, he dedicated a space for the good number of homegrown players that he had on the payroll and of which four were on the Atanasio Girardot lawn: “I also want to give a recognition to the boys of the club, let’s not miss that Ortiz played, Andrade, Batalla, Luis Sánchez, Moreno, and many times one expects more affordable matches for them to play, however they played a very difficult game on a very difficult court, club players who say that the club is valuing them for what is coming. ”
América de Cali awaits a rival for the key between Tolima and Junior, who partially win 1-0 the ‘sharks’, a score by Miguel Ángel Borja.
Marco Antonio Garcés
Correspondent Futbolred Cali
On twitter: @marquitosgarces
