After qualifying with just enough to the round of 16 of the South American Cup, Junior returns to focus all his attention on the BetPlay League I-2020, where the ‘Tiburon’ has three days left in which he must add at least , four points, to be able to secure a place in the ‘end of the year party’.
The first challenge of those three that still remain will be today against Alianza Petrolera, at the Romelio Martínez stadium. Key game, for the locality, because this is where they must secure the remaining points to establish themselves within the group of eight. A victory against the aurinegro team would leave Amaranto’s team with a foot and a half in the semifinals of the League, the first great goal of this rugged 2020.
Junior has been showing an improvement, a slight reaction, which has him again as a protagonist both in the League, where he returned to qualifying, and in the South American Cup, where he is already installed in the round of 16.
Although what was seen in the return game against Plaza Colonia meant, perhaps, a slight setback, due to the cold image left despite obtaining the ticket to the next round of the continental tournament, the rojiblancos hope to stay that way, raising the level and consolidating a starting team, taking advantage of the fact that it has all its chips in full condition.
Before Alianza Petrolera, coach Amaranto Perea will surely bet on the base that he has been consolidating in recent games, led by Teo and Borja, as is customary.
Without an international match during the week – there is a League match, next Wednesday – there is no reason to rotate, especially considering that this match is key for qualifying for the final phase of the League.
In front will be a team that accumulates eight days without knowing the victory in the local rental. Their last triumph dates back to September 19, when they beat Medellín 1-0 at home. From there he accumulates five defeats and three draws, two of these in the last two days.
Alianza Petrolera, which arrives in Barranquilla led by the experienced Macnelly Torres, occupies the 14th position in the League with 19 points, without the possibility of reaching classification positions.
As a curious fact, and to take into account, the Aurinegro team has not lost in its last three visits to Curramba. They tied in their last two (1-1 in 2019 and 0-0 in 2018) and won 2-1 in 2017.
The balance of the duels between both teams in Barranquilla, since Alianza was promoted to the first division, is three rojiblancas victories, two oil companies and two draws. So, clinging to these numbers, it will not be an easy task for the ‘Jaws’ to overcome the team led by César Torres at Romelio Martínez, the venue for this league engagement.
The match, corresponding to matchday 18 of the BetPlay I-2020 League, will begin today at 6:05 pm and will be led by the referee by Yadir Acuña del Casanare. Stream Win Sports +
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