Tano Ortiz minimized Pumas’ draw with America: “Our mistakes were more than their merits”

Big favorites to win the final tournament of 2023 Liga MX, eagles of americacould not stand the drive and motivation of the updated unam cougars (with Antonio “Turco” Mohamed) and they barely managed to draw him 1-1 in the Clasico Capitalino played last Saturday.

The Azulcrems were handcuffed against university students who lacked a goal to complete the match. Striker Henri Martin’s penalty (he scored 14 goals in 16 games) saved America from defeat at home at the Azteca Stadium.

At the post-match press conference, Aguilas coach Fernando “Tano” Ortiz distracted from Puma Turco Mohamed’s efforts and assured that the draw was due to his own mistakes.

“We weren’t clear like in other games and it ended in a draw. Our mistakes were greater than their virtues.”

Fernando “Tano” Ortiz

In a sharp tone, in contrast to his usually calm and serene tone, the Argentine strategist also objected, refusing to comment on Puma’s unorthodox and dominant game rhythm: “I don’t talk, I’m not interested; Everything that each opponent decides is their problem.”.

In addition, he applauded the support Azulcrema fans have shown for the team that will face the last match of the Clausura 2023 qualifier next Friday, April 28th. Braves of Juarez. A protocol match is scheduled to secure second place as the border team is the worst team and one of the worst teams in the tournament with no opportunity to compete.

For their part, the Puma are risking their participation in the Liguilla playoffs by facing leaders Rayados de Monterrey. A victory guarantees that they will advance to the next stage, which just a month ago seemed impossible for a team mired in the game, identity crisis and results.