Rasmussen's verdict after Colón win: “We're all ready when needed” | OneFootball

Colón earned a win at the Brigadier López that was as hard-fought as it was necessary. El Sabalero beat Estudiantes de Buenos Aires 1-0 in the closing stretch of the match and picked up three crucial points in Zone A of the Primera Nacional, reaching 52 points and staying firmly in the race.

After the victory, Federico Rasmussen analyzed a tight match in which the Santa Fe side had to keep pushing until the final minutes to find the goal that secured the win.

“Today we showed personality and character, and in the end we got our reward. Their goalkeeper was outstanding, but luckily we managed to win it at the end. We put in a huge effort, and we’re very happy with the victory,” said the defender, who especially praised the team’s attitude in not giving up despite the difficulties the match presented.

Rasmussen also emphasized Colón’s defensive performance. The center back highlighted the team’s ability to defend high up the pitch and keep the lines compact, as well as recording another clean sheet.

“Overall, the team was able to defend high and keep the lines close together. That was a bit of what we were looking for: consistency in defense and keeping a clean sheet. That gives everyone confidence; it’s important for all of us, especially for the coaching staff, because it gives them options. We’re all ready for whenever we’re needed,” he explained.

The defender also referred to Colón’s current situation and the need to achieve greater consistency in this decisive stage of the championship. Although the team earned an important win against Estudiantes, Rasmussen admitted that away form was one of the issues that troubled El Sabalero most throughout the competition.

“Our idea was always to win, but with the way results have gone, it’s been hard for us to find consistency, and I think that’s what we’re working toward. The important thing is to finish this stage in the best possible way. Away from home it’s been harder than expected; I can’t find a single reason to explain it. We’re still in the fight,” he said.

With the win over Estudiantes, Colón got another boost in the final stretch and once again showed that its ambitions remain intact. Now the goal will be to maintain this momentum and collect as many points as possible to head into the end of the regular phase in the best possible shape.

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