CS Emelec DT, Ismael Rescalvo: We did not have the forcefulness of other games

After the tie (2-2) that reached the Club Sport Emelec in view of Guayaquil Cityat Capwell Stadium, the blue box manager, Ismael Rescalvowas self-critical for the performance of his team and acknowledged that they were not forceful as in previous games.

“In the first half we had five or six goal situations that we didn’t take advantage of, and we were able to go into the break with a longer scoreline. The difference to the first match with Macará was the effectiveness. I think the rival came to the area once and it was the goal”, referred the Spanish coach.

Rescalvo highlighted the work of his team, “despite taking advantage on the scoreboard, they tied us quickly (1-1), which moved the game, but the team kept insisting because we wanted to unbalance the scoreboard”

Regarding the tactical disposition of Guayaquil City, the vice-champion technician of the 2021 tournament, pointed out: “The rival knew how to use his weapons, he was patient in the game, had effectiveness that we lacked, we did not have the forcefulness of other games. They were three clear plays in the area that we cannot fail. Rivals come to lock themselves up and we must liquidate, ”he added.

“In the second half the game was a little more even. We had a very clear opportunity to make it 3-1 in the action of Romario (Caicedo), with that goal the game would have been over”, acknowledged Rescalvo.

In relation to the departure of the starting goalkeeper, the coach added that “we still don’t know about Pedro Ortíz’s injury, had a muscle acheWe hope it’s the slightest.”

On the performance of the defense Bruno Pitton, Rescalvo stressed that the team is getting along. “I think that little by little he adapts, meeting more physical players is not easy. His adaptation is good and he is establishing himself in Ecuadorian football. We decided to play today with Alexis (Zapata) and Mauro (Quiroga), taking into account that we were going to generate fouls and that’s how the goal came. We wanted to have that mobility between the lines of Alexis”. (D)