Despite being placed in the next round of the libertadores Cup, The coach Diego Aguirre wants that Paraguay Olympic Games, defeated FBC Melgar de Arequipa to secure first place in Group “H”. “We will try to play a great game to win it. The classification gives us the opportunity to be calmer,” said the coach before welcoming the Arequipeños.
Apparently it won’t be easy for Melgar to be added as a guest at the host club’s Tigo Manuel Ferreira stadium from 19:00 today. Aguirre confirmed his starting XI: Olveira, Otalvaro, Zárate, Gamarra, Zabala, Cardozo, Silva Gómez, Torres, Fernández and Paiva will feature for the locals.
Melgar won one game, drew another and lost three. However, there are chances to qualify. Photo: The Republic
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Up front, Soso would field Cáceda, Deneumostier, Galeano, Reyna, Arias, Orzán, Tandazo, Martínez, Bordacahar, D’Arrigo and Cuesta. Since Melgar knows that it’s all about watching your goal, it’s possible for Melgar to subtract an attacking player to add one in defense.
The return of Cáceda and Martínez could be the key to scoring in a difficult field and against the group leaders who are not looking to give up. However, what remains with Melgar is the motivation for a significant improvement on a collective level. The victories in the first division were important for the team to regain self-confidence.
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The four points won by the Rojinegros in the Copa Libertadores allow them to continue in the race for the international tournament. Although the season is not going well, they have chances to finish third in Group H and qualify for the Copa Sudamericana.
They allied with Olimpia and defeated the Argentine government in Arequipa. They fell during their visit to the Board of Trustees and also in the home and away game against A. Nacional. Tonight they need to aim for at least a draw to continue in the race and hope Patronato doesn’t win with three points in Colombia.