In the semi-finals of the Copa America, Colombia defeated Uruguay with Lerma's winning goal to advance to the final. After the match, Lerma, the goal scorer, could not hide his excitement. He not only expressed his great joy for the team's victory, but also praised the captain Jairo (Jaimez Rodriguez) for his outstanding leadership and the team's unity atmosphere.
Lerma began by expressing his joy at the team's victory: "We are very happy to have taken this important step, which has taken us through countless difficult and struggling moments along the way. Now, as we stand here, enjoying the joy of victory, there are really no words to describe it all. This is not only a validation of our efforts, but another big step towards our goal of conquest."
Lerma also gave a detailed review of the proceedings: "During the match, we all knew that the Uruguayan team would increase their offense because we were one man short. But our team showed amazing courage, unique personalities and a boundless desire for glory. We fought tenaciously, withstood all the pressure, and although we missed a few chances in the process, we never gave up our desire to win. It was this belief that sustained us to the end."
Speaking of captain Jairo, Lerma was full of praise: "Jairo is a perfect leader. Not only did he play well in the game, but he led us mentally. His assist changed the game at the perfect moment and allowed me to score the winning goal. He was very positive and always encouraged us to give our all and enjoy every moment of the game. During this training session, we felt unity, affection and brotherhood like never before. We are as tightly knit as a big family and Jairo is the soul of our family."
Finally, Lerma was confident about the upcoming final: "We believe in our strength and ability. We are fully prepared to meet the new challenge. No matter who the opponent is, we will go all out to fight and win. Because we know that only in this way can we live up to the expectations of our fans and the efforts we have made."
