The tournament Closure on Nicaragua currently has a very prominent leader. Managua has won in the five games played to date and is already four points ahead of Diriangénhis main pursuer, and has a gap of seven points with third place to avoid the first round of the final playoff.
Growth with Juan Cortés
in the last tournament Opening the Spanish coach arrived Juan Cortes and the team reacted to qualify in third place, although far from the first two. Even so, the first round was overcome to later fall clearly against Diriangén. Now, with more time to work with the team and with some important reinforcements Managua It has shown itself to be a safer block, with a defined scheme and enormous scoring capacity. In addition, he has achieved key wins away from home against Real Esteli and Diriangénthe two great rivals for the title.
Cuts He has a wide and varied experience. Before you get to Nicaragua has passed through countries like Thailand, The Savior, Mexico or Paraguay. A long journey for a 38-year-old technician who began his career in the Jaén Sports Club from his Jaen native.
The main figures
After the five games played Managua is the highest scoring team, along with Real Esteli, with 12 goals, and has barely conceded four. Only Sports Ocotal he has suffered one less goal in the championship. In the scoring aspect, the Venezuelan stands out Andironwho has already accumulated four goals, the same ones he achieved in the entire previous tournament.
The Argentinian Frederick Vasilchik was one of the most outstanding additions for this tournament Closure and from the beginning it has been a key pillar for Cuts. He has added two goals and it seems that his adaptation is going in the right direction. This is his second experience outside his country after a brief stint in the Sliema wanderers Maltese.
On the other hand, the 36-year-old Brazilian veteran christian remains an important piece in the balance of the team. In the 19/20 season he marveled with the 16 goals scored but he is generally a more content footballer, with great defensive work and one of those who organize the game with meaning and improve his teammates.
The cupbearer challenge
If in the league the results are perfect for the time being after that full of points in five dates, in the Cup the situation was very complicated with the unexpected 2-0 defeat against Matiguás, a modest team from the country’s second division. Now Managuay will look for a comeback at home to access the round of 16 of a tournament that always has surprises in store and in which the Clasura leader also appears as one of the big favorites.
