“We are happy and happy to be classified in the three tournaments: in the League, we fought for the home runs, in the Copa Colombia we fought for the finals and now we have achieved an important victory in Brazil”, those were the words of Hernán Torres, after the victory Tolima 1-2 against Atlético Mineiro, in Brazil, on the last day of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.
These three points helped the ‘pijaos’ secure second place in Group D, where Independiente del Valle and América Mineiro were eliminated. At the press conference of the coach of the Ibaguereños, Torres sent some warm words to Gabriel Camargo, the team’s largest shareholder, who is going through difficult times due to his state of health.
“I am proud of the team I have, everyone makes a difference, expectations are met. Now, the occasion is worth giving recognition to Gabriel Camargo, who wanted this illusion. Today he is not with us due to health problems, because he is on his sickbed, but we dedicate this victory to him. We dedicate this success to him,” said the strategist.
Much has been said about the game of this Sports Tolima and the results ratify the good present that the squad is experiencing this season, where they hope to continue reaping important triumphs in what is to come.
“The team has shown that it has hierarchy, as well as tactics and technique. Group work is important, that’s what you need to be able to fight in these instances. This also belongs to the players, who are the ones who perform on the pitch”, concluded.
It should be noted that the goals of the Tolimenses against Mineiro were scored by Michael Rangel and Jeison Lucumí, who gave their fans great satisfaction, due to the value of qualifying for the next phase of the Libertadores.
When does Deportes Tolima play again, in the Betplay League?
Those led by Hernán Torres will have to face Independiente Medellín on the second date of the final home runs of the Colombian Soccer League, next Wednesday, June 1, starting at 8:05 p.m., at the Manuel Murillo Toro stadium. .
