:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/SHSYI552RJEJ5FDGBOSXBOWRJ4.png "Pablo Peirano spoke about the tie between Santa Fe and Águilas Doradas: “We are here for the best”")
Pablo Peirano, satisfied with the team’s performance, highlighted tactical adaptations – credit Santa Fe Official /
Independiente Santa Fe continues to show strength in the BetPlay League, extending its unbeaten streak to six games after a 1-1 draw against Águilas Doradas at the Alberto Grisales stadium in Rionegro. This result strengthened Santa Fe’s position in third place in the table, accumulating 24 points, which brings them closer to securing a place in the final phase of the championship.
During the match against Águilas Doradas, the team had to adapt quickly after conceding a goal. His coach, the Uruguayan Pablo Peirano, highlighted the importance of the tactical modifications that were made in response: “Due to the need of the match, after conceding the goal, we had to modify to play hand-to-hand on the offensive side,” Peirano expressed during a news conference.
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Coach Peirano trusts in the team’s maximum ambition, always seeking victory – credit Colpresa
“The first half was quite even, with few scoring chances, quite physical, we knew it was going to be that way and when we were better in the second half, they converted us from a penalty and then it was time to rethink,” added the Uruguayan coach.
These adaptations and the team’s ability to face challenges highlight the preparation and detailed analysis made by the coaching staff, which included an exhaustive study of the rival: “We analyzed Águilas Doradas, all their behaviors, how they attack, how they defend, “That’s what we do before coming here, we do it during the week, both on the field and audiovisually, we pass the information to the boys, we share it with everyone and then we come here to take the three points,” the coach added in a Press conference.
The cardinal team remains firm in the BetPlay Dimayor League table after an intense match with Águilas Doradas – credit Colprensa
The match was a test of endurance and strategy, where the first half of the game was characterized by being quite balanced and physical, with few scoring opportunities. The situation changed in the second half when Santa Fe received a penalty goal, a moment that, according to Peirano, required an immediate rethink: “those who entered did well, made good decisions, we tied it and in the end we had the clearest options to bring us the victory.”
This dynamism and the ability to quickly adapt the strategy depending on the development of the game is a testament to the tactical flexibility of Peirano, who stated that he does not have a fixed system, but rather prefers to adjust strategies based on the circumstances of the match: “Beyond the system to use or those who are on the field, there are other things that are important, I read what is happening, the moments of the team, the players also in their moment, which is what is most useful to all of us. Based on that, I am gathering the information and we have to resolve the games quickly, but the team camp is presented looking for the same objective.”
The Uruguayan coach shared the keys to Santa Fe’s game, emphasizing meticulous preparation and tactical adaptability – credit Colprensa
In addition to tactical analysis, player health is a constant concern for any team. One of the worrying moments of the match was the injury of Juan Pablo Zuluaga, he suffered physical discomfort. Peirano commented on Zuluaga’s situation. “Juan Pablo didn’t feel very strong afterwards, he got a little tight and stopped, now we have to wait in the next few hours to see how he continues and make a diagnosis and for the doctor to give us more accurate information. Now it is too early to say if he is there or not, but the positive thing was that he did not come out hurt,” indicated the Uruguayan coach.
Independiente Santa Fe’s next match is a capital classic against Millonarios, a match that could bring the team even closer to its qualification goal. The technical director is aware that the work continues and that his team’s ambition is high: “We are aiming for the best, but we know that all the teams have that enthusiasm and we have to build every week.” This mentality of perseverance and ambition highlights the expectations that Santa Fe has for this season.
Pablo Peirano spoke about Juan Pablo Zuluaga’s injury and revealed that he was waiting for the final diagnosis – credit Santa Fe Official