Mar 15 • 03:20 UTC 🇪🇨 Ecuador El Universo (ES)

Tiago Nunes, Coach of Liga de Quito, after the draw against Católica: 'Liga will never be a team that plays defensively'

Tiago Nunes, head coach of Liga de Quito, expressed disappointment over the team's 1-1 draw with Universidad Católica, highlighting defensive errors despite creating multiple scoring opportunities.

In a post-match press conference, Tiago Nunes, the head coach of Liga de Quito, analyzed the team's 1-1 draw against Universidad Católica at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado. Nunes pointed out that while his team created nine goal-scoring opportunities, defensive blunders ultimately cost them the win, reinforcing the disappointment of the players and fans alike since they were playing at home. 'No one is happy because it was a home match, and everyone expects us to win,' said Nunes.

Reflecting on the club's recent history, Nunes reminded the media of Liga’s progress since his arrival in June of the previous year when the team was in ninth place in the league. He highlighted their impressive achievements, including finishing as national runners-up, reaching the final of the Copa Ecuador, and making it to the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores, which surpassed prior expectations. This success adds pressure as the team strives to maintain its competitive edge.

Regarding the team's current form, with a streak of three matches without a victory, Nunes attributed this to a period of instability over the last two weeks, starting after the match against Macará. He insisted on the necessity for the team to regain its balanced playing style and encouraged his players to adapt and recover to advance successfully in the season.

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