2023-09-24 13:34:56
With the glass in hand. Gabriel Leiva, Facundo Peralta, Sergio Bueno and teacher Pablo Díaz enjoy the moment in the mythical Plaza 25 de Mayo.
The issue of the cauceteros of Social San Juan is quite a case. Gabriel Leiva, Facundo Peralta and Sergio Bueno are together in the first division team that last night became champion of San Juan roller hockey. Not only that. The three started in this sport in the Caucetera Sports Union. And, as if that were not enough, the trio is from the same neighborhood: El “Justo P. Castro.” And to complete the picture, the physical trainer appears: teacher Pablo Díaz. Another root causer. A foundation of the Dean that cannot be overlooked, even more so after the well-deserved consecration.
Yesterday the caucetera troupe accepted DIARIO DE CUYO’s invitation for dialogue and photos. On the day after the victory in the third and decisive game against Hispano. The boys came with their t-shirts and also proudly brought the cup.
Pablo Díaz (40 years old, Physical Education teacher) said: “I have been with these kids for many years. Since the lower divisions of Caucetera, when they were 8 years old. What’s more, they were part of the team that became the Argentine champion in children in the years 2015 and 2016. They were also directed by ‘Gringo’ (the current coach Juan Travasino). It is a pleasure to work with all the guys from Social. Especially with these three who I have known for so long. They comply with the training sessions without No complaints. We work from Monday to Monday, with some exceptions when the club’s youth teams play. The work of ‘Gringo’ is conscientious, with responsibility and everyone does it with obedience. Did the physical part have a lot of influence on the final? I’m convinced yes, even more so because they are young players.
The champion. Above: Juan Travasino (DT), Santiago Velázquez, Facundo Peralta, Juan Montaño, Juan C. Velázquez, Sergio Bueno, Pablo Díaz (PF). Below: Santiago Balmaceda, Matías Martin, Augusto Palacios, Mauricio Montaño and Gabriel Leiva.
Sergio Bueno (24 years old, Physical Education student) clarified in turn: “What we talked about with the coach at halftime was key. We came in with a different attitude and we were able to turn it around. That’s why I shouted so much about the two goals I scored as soon as that game started. second half. I don’t believe much in luck, I do believe in effort to achieve a goal.”
Gabriel Leiva (23-year-old kinesiology student) said: “El Gringo (Travasino) and Pablo (Díaz) tell us to work equally hard in the games even if we are losing. We always try to keep a cool head. That happened in the final as in other games, like when we played with UVT. We know each other quite a bit and that’s why things are simplified.”
Facundo Peralta (23 years old, Bachelor of Food student) said: “It is more difficult to be off the field than on it. Because of my injury I could not play these games with Hispano but I trusted my teammates to death. I saw the team very convinced. At first we weren’t playing as we had planned but after halftime we talked about it and everything got better.”
At the end of the talk there was a coincidence between the teammates and neighbors: all three dream of playing in Europe one day. “It’s what every hockey player wants to achieve. Try that experience that enriches him,” Leiva said. While Peralta added: “I had a chance to leave this year but it didn’t materialize. It will be later.”
The caucetera wave brought happiness to Social San Juan. Three young players are on the crest of the wave and want to continue dreaming.
The notable case of the “Juanes” archers
One is called Juan Eduardo Montaño. The other Juan Cruz Velázquez. They are the two goalkeepers of the champion Social San Juan. The “Juanes” had a consecrating performance during the Dean’s campaign, especially in the final against Hispano. Montaño (28 years old) and Velázquez (17 years old) stopped everything. But, apart from their good performances, the great secret is the camaraderie and understanding that exists between them.
It is not uncommon for goalkeepers on a certain team to be friends. Let them support each other. It happens in all cases. The notable thing about these Dean boys is that there is an agreement that is always fulfilled. In games, each one saves time. Whatever the board was. Later, in the Play Offs, if there was a tie in regulation time, each team saved one time in extra time. And, incidentally, if it had to be decided by penalties, they also alternated between one execution and another by the rival team.
They call one “Juane” (Montaño), the other “Cacu” (Velázquez). They both have brothers as field companions: Mauricio Montaño and Santiago Velázquez.
They are two archers of genuine dean blood. The rivals suffered. They are always united and divide responsibilities. A different case in our roller hockey.
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