the coach Alberto Valentine mentioned that Athlete ‘He could have done more’ in the 0-0 draw with Caracas Tuesday evening, at the UCV Olympic Stadium, for the opening ceremony of the Libertadores Group B. On the other hand, the red-and-black leader praised the group’s recruitment and strengthening.
We could have done more. Players know this. It is an internal shipment. We will improve a lot. The group strengthened, our quality grew.
Alberto Valentim at a press conference
Atlético created at least three good chances in the first half with the help of Pablo. In similar plays, Terrance received an area kick and an accidental kick – one over Barruga and another close to the post. Cirino also forced the goalkeeper to make a good save.
In the last stage, Chirino missed a goal in the small penalty area and hit the net from outside. On the other hand, Terrance hit a free kick for Baruga to extend, while midfielder Christian sent in.
The Uruguayan attacking midfielder, on a rare night of lack of accuracy, missed another goal from the edge of the area when he sent again near the post.
Caracas was dangerous in Ponso’s plays, especially Aquinola. Nigerian striker Bento was forced to make two good tackles, one in injury time.
In the match we couldn’t repeat what we did in training. Football if you are not strong, with your all-round quality, you cannot win
– Alberto Valentine
It was the eighth game for the first team this season, and the seventh under Valentim – Lucho Gonzalez has one game. So far, there are two wins, four draws and two defeats. Hurricane was second at the Recopa Sul-Americana and fell into the semifinals of Paranaense.
Caracas vs Atletico – Alberto Valentim – Photo: Staff Images / CONMEBOL
a Athlete Enters the field again against Sao Paulo On Sunday, at 7 pm, in Morumbi, for the premiere of the Brasileirao. In Libertadores, the hurricane receives More powerful Next Thursday, at 7 p.m., at Arena da Baixada.
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