The first title of Cuca by Athletico was marked by a curious statement from the coach. Moments after the victory over Maringá, this time 3 to 0, this Saturday, at the Ligga Arena, he said he will send the Paranaense Champion 2024 medal to his predecessor: Colombian Juan Carlos Osorio.
Cuca's explanation is due to the number of games commanded by the two. Osorio directed Hurricane in 12 matches: from the first round to the fourths game of the final – defeat 1 to 0 for the Londrina. The current coach took over the rest of the work: five matches and 100% use.
"I cannot forget, in any way, to share the title with Osório, with his technical committee, which was the one who played most of the championship. So, my medal will send directly to him. It is not (in the sense) figurative. It's real."
said Cuca in a press conference.
Under the command of Cuca, in Paranaense, Athletico won Londrina (6 to 0), Employee-PR (2 to 1 and 1 to 0) and Maringá (1 to 0 and 3 to 0). There were 13 goals scored, which led the team to have the best attack of the state, with 29 goals in total, and only one goal suffered (the Hurricane had the defense less leaked, with seven goals).
By the way, coach's press conference lasted a few minutes. After attending most of the journalists still on the lawn of the Ligga Arena, Cuca fulfilled protocol and followed to the press room. After answering the third question, he was surprised by the players who bathed him with water and ice in the traditional bath of victory, already traditional among the champions.
Parana champion, the cast of Athletico won't have much time to celebrate. On Tuesday, at 9:30 p.m. (from Brasilia), Hurricane returns to the field to face the Rayo Zuliano, from Venezuela, for the second round of the South American Cup. The ge transmits in real time.
