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América de Cali knew that a victory against Pereira as a visitor would qualify him in advance for the quarterfinals of the 2020 BetPlay League and with a well-planned match, without being a paragon of virtues in attack, he achieved his goal.
He did it against a modest rival who confirmed why he is in the lower part of the championship and seriously compromised in the average table, thanks to the quiet but effective work of Luis Alejandro Paz, and the good performances of important players such as Rafael Carrascal, Yesus Cabrera, Duván Vergara and Adrián Ramos.
Juan Cruz Real planned his strategy well, with practicality and the intention of going out to press the matecaña exit, which served to cause the error of the goalkeeper Harlem Castillo that ended in the red goal.
These were the arguments for the comfortable triumph of the Valle del Cauca cast at Hernán Ramírez Villegas:
He took advantage of a mistake by the local goalkeeper: Harlen Castillo wanted to play in the middle instead of touching the ball to the side and América charged him in the 16th minute of the first half through Adrián Ramos.
Superior to a light rival. Without having much depth or obvious offensive power, the scarlet team worked the game better, had possession in a large portion of the game and practically did not suffer because Pereira only worried him at the close of the engagement.
Again the arc at zero. That is another factor to assess, although Pereira tried to seek equality with disorder and in the second half. The defensive quartet had a good performance.
A safe archer. The Venezuelan Joel Graterol every day demonstrates the reason for his ownership, this Monday he was fundamental in the two risky options generated by the host cast, especially in the complementary stage.
Balanced and very practical collective performance. America has key players in its operation that when plugged in guarantee a good result, cases of Luis Alejandro Paz, Rafael Carrascal, Duván Vergara and Adrián Ramos. From there, at times, he set up partnerships to reach the area of Matecaña.
The good streak of ‘Adriancho’. The Cauca forward has come from less to more and with the one who scored the Risaraldense team he completed 5 goals after his return to the Colombian League.
America, with the ticket secured in the rooms, will receive Millonarios on Saturday, November 7 (8:30 pm), in the most attractive match on date 18 and that the Albiazules must win to continue with the illusion of qualifying.
Marco Antonio Garcés
Correspondent Futbolred Cali
On twitter: @marquitosgarces
