Colombia lacked “effectiveness” at the time of defining and paid for it with a 2-1 defeat against a Peruvian team that “surprised”, this Sunday for Group B of the Copa América-2021, recognized the coffee coach, Reinaldo Rueda.
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“There were situations, arrivals”, but “it lacked efficiency”, in front of the goal defended by Pedro Gallese, said Rueda.
The coffee helmsman said his rival took note after losing a landslide to his Colombia in the World Cup earlier this month and stood in the match “on our toes and we were surprised.”
“Undoubtedly we lacked in the first minutes, both the aggressiveness and the mobility that we showed in Lima “, in a 3-0 triumph for the World Cup towards Qatar-2022.
The defeat forces Colombia to look for a place in the quarterfinals against Brazil, leaders of Group B with six points and one game less. Colombia was planted in four points, Peru add three. Venezuela is second to last with two points, after drawing 2-2 this Sunday against an Ecuador that closes with one.
“All games have to be played. There is great competitiveness. We want to reverse this situation and avoid the inaccuracies we made today. We want and need to be in the next round. We must continue working and be strong to get the best out of this defeat. “
An own goal by the central defender Yerry Mina He gave victory to the Peruvian team this Sunday, which with a great defensive work beat a little creative Colombia 1-2 on the third day of Group B of the Copa América.
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In the end, without order and looking to do damage with innocuous centers, Colombia could not equalize and gave life to Peru, which takes a breath after having lost 4-0 with Brazil in the debut.
On the next day, which will be played on Wednesday, the Blanquirroja will face Ecuador, while the Cafetera will play against the unstoppable host team. “We have this situation of facing Brazil on the latest date after this adverse outcome. We are prepared, in the face of adversity is when the strong groups meet “.
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