América de Cali continues as a goal of Group H of the Copa Libertadores 2021 after its goalless draw on Thursday against La Guaira.
Despite having had the best opportunities to score, especially one by Santiago Moreno alone against goalkeeper Carlos Olses, the Colombian champion could not bring himself the victory and with a single point he will have to win the three games that are left if he dreams of being in the next round of the continental contest.
The blur is not a new theme in the scarlet box, which in the last season seems to have lost its calm and good sense to define. That is why the physical situation of Adrián Ramos and Duván Vergara after returning from ‘patriotic’ lands became one more cause for concern.
Although there were many doubts as to whether he was already in a position to start, Ramos was authorized by the Medical Department and even had a clear opportunity to score, but 36 minutes into the second half he was excluded by the technician in charge, Jersson González, so that Peruvian Aldaír Rodríguez will enter.
The reason is that he felt cramps that did not allow him to be on the court anymore, although it was said a while ago that their presences should be alternated.
Another case that caused surprise was the absence of Duván Vergara in the starting eleven, despite the fact that he managed to warm up with the group of travelers. What is known is that he presented an ailment in his ankle again, reason enough for him not to be even a minute in a game that needed a player of his characteristics.
The next contest of the ‘devils’ will be on Thursday, May 13 (7:00 pm) at home against Atlético Mineiro, a match that will probably have to be played in another country due to the reprogramming that Conmebol is doing due to the public order situation In colombia.
For America there is no alternative other than a victory to reach 4 units to fight the second ticket to Cerro Porteño and Deportivo La Guaira, and not get away from the possibility of staying alive.
Marco Antonio Garcés
Correspondent Futbolred Cali
On twitter: @marquitosgarces
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