The midfielder commanded, with Silva, the midfield. Perlaza, silent and outstanding work.
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March 03, 2023, 12:35 am. m.
Millonarios qualified for the next phase of the Conmebol Libertadores, with the 2-1 victory in Bogotá once morest Universidad Católica, in the midst of an adverse circumstance, following starting the key down.
Alberto Gamero gambled with the traditional 4-2-3-1, establishing Daniel Cataño as a reference player in midfield, leaving Cortés and Silva as men in the wing zone, to give depth to the game.
The intensity was marked by the local, in those first minutes. In addition, they generated good chances in those first minutes. The Ecuadorians resisted and took the ball, without much danger, but creating the penalty action.
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In the second half, Gamero played it and the changes came out. He took Daniel to Giraldo, leaving Larry Vásquez as the only front-line midfielder and returning Fernando Uribe, who had just recovered from his inconvenience.
Risky proposal, but forceful. The number 20 created spaces, covered areas and contributed to the mobility of the attack front. 45 minutes and a total of 76% accuracy in the passes, which were counted, focusing more on making room for Castro.
David Macallister Silva had a first half to forget, like that of a large part of the squad. But in the second half, he combined perfectly to create the equalizing goal from the left zone.
Daniel Cataño not only with his goal, but his position in midfield, being the reference player and the possibility of opening the wings. He had a total of 82% accuracy on touches. His vision allowed him to hit 13 of the 18 long passes he attempted.
Another player to highlight, who has been one of the best in 2023, is Elvis Perlaza. The right-back kept his balance perfectly. The heat map reflected him well attached to the band, with a total of 15 recoveries and 10 duels won. A silent, but fundamental work once morest the Catholic University.
