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Henry Martín Laments and Criticizes Pumas for Trying to Win the Series 'By Strange Means'
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Henry Martín Laments and Criticizes Pumas for Trying to Win the Series 'By Strange Means'

From El Universal · (1h ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • América player Henry Martín responded to Efraín Juárez's challenge, embracing the pressure and stating the team is accustomed to it and performs better under such circumstances.
  • Martín criticized Pumas for filing a complaint about an alleged improper lineup by América in the first leg, calling it an attempt to win "by strange means."
  • He emphasized that victory should be earned on the field and expressed hope for a clean and fair second leg, both on and off the pitch, including officiating.

In the intense atmosphere surrounding the Clásico Capitalino, América's striker Henry Martín has confidently addressed the challenge posed by Efraín Juárez, who suggested América has an "obligation" to be the attacking force in the second leg. Martín, speaking as reported by El Universal, embraced this pressure, stating that América thrives under scrutiny and often plays better when facing adversity. This defiant stance reflects the club's proud institutional identity and its readiness to meet expectations.

If they want to feel a little better by passing the ball this way, that's perfect. We are used to these kinds of situations; in fact, we strive more and play [better] when there is this kind of pressure, so welcome it.

— Henry MartínResponding to the challenge of being the attacking team in the second leg.

Martín did not shy away from criticizing Pumas' actions off the field. He expressed surprise and disappointment that Pumas lodged a complaint regarding an alleged improper lineup by América in the first leg. Martín characterized this move as an attempt to win "by strange means," highlighting that América's primary concern during that match was the well-being of their player, Cáceres, who suffered a concussion and a fractured cheekbone.

It's surprising that they try to win the game by strange means; we definitely don't agree with it. Cáceres leaves due to a concussion and a fractured cheekbone, and it's surprising that they file a complaint for that... We were more concerned about Cáceres.

— Henry MartínCriticizing Pumas for filing a complaint about an alleged improper lineup.

For Martín and América, the true measure of success lies in performance on the pitch. He stressed that the team works tirelessly to achieve results through fair play and competition. As the second leg approaches, Martín hopes for a match that is decided by skill and effort, free from off-field controversies or questionable officiating, underscoring a commitment to the integrity of the sport.

We play and fight on the field to get a result; that, for me, is what counts. We hope that the second leg match is as smooth as possible, on both sides, both on and off the field and, of course, in the matter of officiating.

— Henry MartínExpressing his desire for a fair and clean second leg match.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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