Joaquín Enrico: Colón solid at the back, hard to break down | OneFootball

In anticipation of the much-awaited clash between San Telmo and Colón at Isla Maciel, the goalkeeper of the «Candombero», Joaquín Enrico, spoke with the program ADN on Radio Gol 96.7. The goalkeeper, trained in the youth divisions of the Sabalero, analyzed the current state of both teams and recalled the impact of his historic goal from goal to goal.

The memory of a goal that went around the world

When asked about that last-minute goal, Enrico confessed that «a goal from goal to goal is hard to grasp» and admitted that after seeing the repercussions, it gave him a new concern in his position: «It gives me that fear, you know, every time they're about to kick off, I take a few extra steps back just in case. I try to make sure it doesn't happen to me.»

The present of San Telmo and the mystique of the Island

Regarding the start of the tournament for the Isla Maciel team, the goalkeeper was honest in saying that «we didn't start in the best way, we drew two and lost two», but emphasized that the group has high ambitions: «The idea as a club is to try to stay in the category. Then what we aim for as a group is to go for everything, try to enter the playoffs and fight for the top eight.»

Regarding the match venue, Enrico sought to demystify the prejudices about their stadium by explaining that «one mentions Isla Maciel and imagines perhaps unpleasant or dangerous things, but the reality is not like that; it's a humble club and a very family-oriented neighborhood». Additionally, about the field dimensions, he detailed that «the pitch is a bit smaller than Colón's, but what makes it seem larger are the stands or the close proximity of the fence.»

The view on the new Colón and defensive solidity

Enrico, who closely follows the campaign of the Santa Fe team, analyzed the current state of Ezequiel Medrán's team, noting that «it's a different Colón, I think a change was needed and they had a good start». Delving into how the Sabalero is perceived in the category, the goalkeeper highlighted that «Colón is always a contender, because it's a club that has to be a contender every year,» although he warned that today it stands out more for its order than its brilliance: «From the outside, it looks very strong defensively, it's really hard to break through; from what I've seen, it's not a very flashy game, but they've become very strong at the back and the match is very long, two or three chances will come your way.»

His consolidation and Roncaglia's leadership

After leaving Santa Fe, the goalkeeper is in his third year at San Telmo: «The first year I was on the bench almost all year... this year I've kind of established myself as a starter for now». He also highlighted the arrival of Facundo Roncaglia to the squad, describing him as a positive leader: «From the first day he introduced himself and became one of us, he's a leader and that's been good for the group.»

Finally, amid laughter about ticket requests from Santa Fe, Enrico closed the interview jokingly:

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