America prevailed as a visitor over Atlético Nacional, it was a match in which the Valle del Caucans were able to take advantage of the losses of the locals and were left with the quota for the semifinals of the Colombian League.
In the first instance Juan Cruz Real appreciated the work of his managers, “first to thank the entire group of players. Many thought we were eliminated. The players always supported us in our work. The team had a great emotional preparation and there you saw the difference ”.
Sunday in Colombian soccer, the day to define the remaining semifinalists
As in the ‘green of the mountain’, he affirmed that there were no important players in his team, “Nacional had casualties and so did we, like those of Marlon Torres, Rodrigo Urueña, Rafael Carrascal, Jhon Arias. The players had a great game. We only had one goal difference. We were very fine in the attack and in the transitions, that hurt Nacional. The first half we could have scored more goals ”.
He continued with the praise for his players: “today we all ran and recovered, even Adrián Ramos, Yesus Cabrera and Duván Vergara contributed in defense. That shows the commitment and contagion of working for the team ”.
America to the semifinal of Colombian football after beating Nacional 0-3
He left a message between the lines, for his detractors: “This was a 180-minute series. It hurt us to lose at home. But we were able to score three goals, thank God, we must not forget that 12 years ago we did not win here; We eliminated the rival that America has in the country. For me the most important thing is to have the support of the boys. And now that people enjoy ”.
There was a large presence of players from the lower divisions to whom he said “I want to thank the guys from the lower divisions. They played a very difficult game, sometimes you line them up in much more accessible games, but they showed they have what. The club is valuing them for what is coming ”.
Now America will wait for the duel between Tolima and junior from Barranquilla, a team that will be known this Sunday.
