It is a fact that is digesting the final stage, Santiago - could not find a remedy. The 5-5 loss in the quarterfinals last semester seems to be a pleasant memory for the fans, after experiencing the same duel in the opening match of 2021, losing 1-3 to a hated rival.
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The team defeated Miguel Herrera 3-1. A good performance in the closing ceremony of 2021, already directed by "Indiecito", heralded the arrival of power, but the aforementioned global draw allowed Bela Elorza to pass the visiting team's goal standard.
Now, there is no such playoff factor, and with 35 points (10 wins, 5 draws, 2 losses) added to the slim hopes after mastering the regular season phase of the 2021 opener. The college kids went from the clouds to the men with feathers, a defeat that left an indelible mark on the amateurs, who have been searching for solutions, some of which came off the bench for Solari.
The Azzurrellas and their fans are used to riding high in the championship standings, reaching the finals, and regularly competing in matches for the title. Now, there have been three qualifiers, Copa's qualifiers, in the top four of the standings, knocked out of the tournament by teams (two of which are historical rivals) that would have been unthinkable in other years.
In addition to these knockout rounds, it is also worth mentioning that in the Champions League 2021, several important matches were played in the preliminaries, but the finals were far from showing the best. The result was a runner-up finish in the tournament in which it took place. Solari and America left much to be desired in terms of their final approach, in addition to not achieving that goal.
Each of these factors puts Americas top brass already on top of the case. Through a statement, Americas became poignant; "The directive will be evaluated over the next three weeks for the short- and medium-term sports programs. All necessary measures will be taken to ensure a return to where it belongs: as the most successful team."
Solari was also straightforward after the loss. His intention is not to give up, but to improve in the final stages. "No (I intend to quit), we did a full assessment. I know the game was like that, it was exciting, but we shouldn't lose sight of the whole. I know we're disappointed and sad, but I know we were a team that scored the most points all year. That's the format and we have to improve on that."
It seems that before the New Year, America will create a list of goals for the next semester. Must wait to see if Santiago Solari is considered in these aspirations.
