In Independiente Santa Fe, excitement abounds. El Rojo was the team with the best performance in the semi-final home runs (recorded 5 wins and a draw in 6 games), won Group B and qualified for the grand final of the BetPlay I-2024 League. Against Atlético Bucaramanga, in a round-trip series, they will compete for the title of the first half of the year. The key will begin this Saturday at the Alfonso López stadium.
A few days before the first leg final, Eduardo Méndez, president of Santa Fe, spoke in The Caracol Radio Extension and appreciated what Pablo Peirano’s team has done so far. The leader acknowledged that his image changed in front of the fans (before they asked for his departure and now they ask for photos) and said that the club’s present is the result of several years of work.
Méndez also analyzed the economic situation of the institution, He assured that he had already discussed the issue of awards with the players and reported that there will be Cardenal fans at the Bucaramanga stadium. Finally, he sent a message to the fans: Believe and trust.
Santa Fe, one step away from the star, but thinking about the future
Going from criticism to fighting for a title: “Yes, six months ago I went to a shopping center, and ten, ten months ago it reminded me of my mother, they asked me to leave. Nowadays, I go out to the same shopping center and ten times later they ask me for photos. “It totally changed the environment, life.”
Semester planning: “An important fact was that when Peirano arrived we talked about 2024 for future supporters. There was time, he was also analyzing the options and conditions of the players who could give us and accompany us this year. That was very important at that time.”
How to keep the good time next semester?: “Continue and continue with the work we have been doing. ANDhttps://twitter.com/AlargueCaracol/status/1798185223127257198, the institution has been being responsible and has been protected. Santa Fe is being built not for a year, but for a lifetime. With the support of our fans and the good use of resources, it is much easier to maintain the payroll and try to bring in players.”
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Message to the fans if the title is not achieved: “The fan must ensure that the manager knows how to use the resources, is responsible for them, so that his sacrifice when buying his ticket is well used. As long as things are done well, there will be less risk of suffering. Football brings joy and sadness, but if the resources are used well, there will be more peace of mind. Santa Fe is building for eternity.”
Player Awards: https://twitter.com/AlargueCaracol/status/1798186158607962489 Everything is organized, they know what they are going to receive and how. Without risking economic stability, we will comply. They didn’t have to be motivated during the semester because they knew that at the end of the tournament they would be playing for the prize they deserved.”
Possible arrivals of Falcao and Ospina to the FPC: “Having players with important careers and lessons return is very good. No one can criticize Arrives, Daniel Torres, Marmolejo and others we have brought. They have helped develop young players. “Those comebacks are the best thing that can happen to football.”
Economic part of Santa Fe: We have been complying with the obligations acquired in Law 1116. In 2019 we had forty billion in debt, today we have a deficit of less than fifty percent. “We have been responsible in spending and we have acted responsibly.”
Final ticket office: “Since yesterday we met with Tu Boleta and the management part. We go on sale tomorrow, guaranteeing subscribers first. Those who have accompanied since January will have a twelve percent discount. Those of the home runs will also have the opportunity to buy with a twelve percent discount. We will have the same value of the tickets as in 2017 with an increase of less than five percent.”
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