Melgar made history in the Copa Sudamericana, qualifying for the semifinals for the first time in his history after being eliminated International from Brasil. The Red-Blacks’ victory took the entire continent and the foreign press by surprise. Carlos Cáceda was one of the characters and caused different reactions; however, not all is happiness.
The fall of the Porto Alegre side has sparked anger and an outburst in the “torcedores” of the team led by Mano Menezes. Some fans are asking about some players’ heads after the debacle in the continental tournament.
The Colorado coach was not spared criticism either, with fans hailing his poor job at the helm of Internacional.
The main criticism from Inter fans was aimed at midfielders Edenilson and Taison.
“Taison failed in everything he tried today. Seems like it was a warning of what was about to happen”, “The season just didn’t end on 8/11 because we haven’t crashed yet. 13 points are missing, then you can take collective leave. Edenilson and Taison have to go today”, “I was the biggest supporter of Mano’s work. If after today Edenilson, Taison, Caio Vidal don’t escape and positive results are visible; “Bye Mano Menezes, I’m selling a Taison shirt at a good price,” read the Twitter comments from Colorado fans.
International fans get upset in nets and call for players to leave. Photo: Conquer Twitter
International fans get upset in nets and call for players to leave. Photo: Conquer Twitter
International fans get upset in nets and call for players to leave. Photo: Conquer Twitter
International fans get upset in nets and call for players to leave. Photo: Conquer Twitter
International fans get upset in nets and call for players to leave. Photo: Conquer Twitter
When does Melgar play for the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana?
Reaching the semi-finals of the South American Cup, Melgar meets Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle. The first leg will be played in the northern countries at the end of August and the second leg in the first week of September.