“It was a comforting triumph”: Deportes Tolima

Hernán Torres Oliveros, technical director of Deportes Tolima, delivered his balance on the important victory over Deportivo Cali, within the framework of the second date of the ‘Clausura’ 2022.

“Indisputably, it is comforting to win. This is a major emotional blow for the group. Thanks are due to God, for allowing us to enjoy this joy, after everything we have experienced, ”said the strategist, who has been affected by a significant number of injuries in his squad.

Of the clash with the ‘greens’, he stressed that “the group did a great job. Obviously the expulsion affected Cali quite a bit, in its functioning, in its work. We beat a great team, which I think with Mayer Candelo (DT) and ‘Chusco’ (Darío Sierra) will have a great campaign”.

He also highlighted that “we always use high pressure at the premises, and also outside when the conditions are right. The group was aware that we needed to win to leave behind what has happened to us.

We knew that after the expulsion Cali was going to put up with us, and when he had the ball he would play directly with his fastest men. The first thing we established was to avoid being left behind in the search for goals, as happened to us in the last final with Nacional”.

Torres said that, during the break, “the main recommendation was to maintain order, be very focused and not get carried away by despair. The team was very intelligent, the goals were scored and we managed to get three important points”.

In turn, the ‘profe’ said that Juan Fernando Caicedo left the concentration camp hours before the game, due to an inflammation that he presented in his knee. The attacker is under medical evaluation.

Finally, he assured that “the quarry is giving us an important hand now that we need it, and that speaks well of the work that has been carried out in the lower divisions of the team.”

motivated

Precisely, one of those youngsters is Léider Riascos, who against Medellín and Cali was the protagonist on the right flank, in his position as a winger.

“I have been preparing myself for these opportunities. Thanks to God, and to the teacher, who has given me confidence. In addition, my colleagues have supported me a lot. In order not to disappoint them, I try to give the best I have”.

Regarding the game with the Valle del Cauca team, he said that “in the last quarter of the pitch we were rushing a bit, but in the second half we improved, we were clearer and the goals came”.

Finally, he stated that “personally, I am very happy with what I have been able to do so far. I have been training in Ibagué for seven years and thank God I have been given the opportunity to compete and I hope to continue contributing, always keeping my feet on the ground”.

Sossa will get ready

Prior to the confrontation with Deportivo Cali, Deportes Tolima confirmed the arrival of midfielder Eduardo Sosa, who comes from Millonarios as part of a “swap” for Daniel Cataño.

“I really want to start training now, to meet the group, the teacher and with the desire to continue fighting, to win things and do something important. I know that I have to work hard to keep up with my teammates. It’s up to me to contribute as much as I can, help in attack and defense, I’m going to give it to the team what it needs,” said the 26-year-old Venezuelan.

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