Néstor Lorenzo congratulated his players after qualifying for Melgar: “They have achieved a winning mystique”

Melgar qualified for the round of 16 of the 2022 South American Cup, despite the fact that in the previous one that achievement seemed difficult and Racing had to lose to River Plate (Uruguay) in Argentina, but it happened. In that sense, the squad led by Néstor Lorenzo fulfilled its role by beating Cuiabá (3-1) at the UNSA Monumental.

After the victory, the DT of the Arequipa cast highlighted the virtues of his pupils. “Thanks to the players who have achieved a winning mystique. I believe in miracles, but this is not a miracle, it is a sporting result”, He stated at a press conference.

In the same way, he remembered the commitment became complicated at times. “Anxiety managed us and that harmed the soccer players in passages of the game for being with their ears on the radio. I think we always went to win on any court and it is a reward for the attitude that the team had”he expressed.

“It was a very even group. River Plate (Uruguay) is a team that could complicate Racing and it did, just like Cuiabá with us. Throughout the entire phase, justice was done, because Melgar qualified because he was the best”he added.

Now, the cast from Arequipa will have to focus on the game on Sunday, May 29, against Universitario at UNSA. The red and black team is in first place (31 points) in the 2022 Opening Tournament and is waiting for a victory to consolidate itself at the top.

Possible rivals of Melgar in the round of 16

Melgar will face one of the third teams in the Copa Libertadores and this Friday he will meet his rival in the Conmebol draw.

• Valley Industry (Ecuador)
• Olympia (Paraguay)
• National (Uruguayan)
• Colo Colo (Chile)
• Dep. Táchira (Venezuela)
• The Strongest (Bolivia)
• Catholic University (Chile)
• Deportivo Cali (Colombia)