Colo Colo Coach Ortiz Laments Late Equalizer, Eyes Superclásico

Colo Colo coach Fernando Ortiz reflected on the team's recent draw against O'Higgins, admitting the late goal conceded left a bitter taste. "How the draw happened leaves a bitter taste because the match was practically over," Ortiz stated. He acknowledged the opponent's strong performance, saying, "We must not disregard the rival's merit; the rival played a very good game." Despite the disappointment, he noted the importance of securing a point. Ortiz also commented on Arturo Vidal's missed penalty, valuing the courage of players who step up in such moments. "I value in those instances, not just Arturo, but those designated to take the shot. I don't want to say that gives us the guarantee of winning, but he and the others have the courage to shoot," he said. Looking ahead to the Superclásico against Universidad de Chile on Sunday, August 23, Ortiz acknowledged the unique atmosphere. "We know it's a week that is lived differently; the classic is waiting for the whole country," he remarked. He emphasized that all differences are set aside for this significant match.

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How the draw happened leaves a bitter taste because the match was practically over. We must not disregard the rival's merit; the rival played a very good game. We must not take credit away from that, but we got a point, which is also important.