Junior’s coach, Juan Cruz Real, expressed his satisfaction at having qualified for the semifinals of the Colombia Cup, following drawing 1-1 with Atlético Nacional in Medellín, leaving the Paisas out of the competition.
“It was a spicy game. We go out to play at all times. We had more situations than the goal, we deserved to win the game, but in the end it didn’t happen “said.
Cruz Real stated that the team has been gaining in confidence and in their game.
“The truth is that it is a structure that we have been repeating in recent games. It was less than 15 minutes where they came out with a clean and jerk and then we settled down and ended up dominating. The whole team is important, they have found a solidity. There’s a long way to go, we haven’t achieved anything.”he highlighted.
The strategist highlighted the way his players are entering the games and the way he is moving.
“It’s all thanks to the players. They believe in the idea, we have been working for 7 months. To play the way we do, we have to be physically fit and well coordinated. We are achieving it with the predisposition of the players. They are good professionals who, despite having won, want to continue learning. The roof is farhe claimed.
Regarding the spicy moment on the field, at the end, when there was a crossroads with a National manager, Cruz Real preferred to tone it down.
“With the issue of the players, I’m not going to talk regarding that, that dies on the pitch. The manager who came to attack me, it seems to me that he should not be there “he opined.
Finally, on the role of referee Hinestroza, he preferred to pass by. “There were doubtful plays, but in general I don’t want to talk regarding the referees. We were worried, I said it and it’s over.”hill.