Different realities, but with the same goal: to win. This is the panorama that, from the beginning, presents itself for a new edition of the classic of the Valle del Cauca, between
Deportivo Cali
y
America of Cali
, at the Palmaseca stadium. And it is that this class of commitments no one wants to lose and, as they say in football jargon, “they are separate”.
On the side of the ‘scarlet’ team, things are not bad at all. Although, due to its history and fans, more is required, it is found close to the exclusive group of eight, thanks to his 23 points and a +5 goal difference, the product of five wins, eight draws and two defeats. Reason why winning would be the key to staying in the fight.
The arrival of Alexandre Guimarães, as coach of the “red devils”, on 6 April this year, filled everyone with enormous enthusiasm, and it is no less, as many remember what was done in 2019., when he gave the title to the American painting. They are not doing very well now, but they were the protagonists.
Otherwise, it happens in the ‘sugar’ club. After the star conquered in the second half of 2021, everything began to collapse, entering a deep crisis, to the point that they finished in 19th place in the Apertura and, now, they are last, with eight units, only one triumph, five equalities and nine falls.
At the start of the current championship, hope was placed on Mayer Candelo, as coach, replacing Rafael Dudamel. However, that chapter didn’t last long. Proof of this is that this Saturday, 8 October, in the match against América de Cali, Jorge Luis Pinto will make his debut as strategist of Deportivo Cali.
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“Here those who do not run, do not score and do not feel the shirt, will not be able to play, there are principles and you have to give everything. I want the fans to help us build this substitute. Our intention is up to the player to take the field with confidence,” supported by their fans, “he condemned in the middle of his presentation.
An era begins in the green Valle del Cauca and in what way. The classic Deportivo Cali vs. América de Cali will be the starting point for Santander’s technical director, whose main objective is to reverse the situation. Of course, for this great game, you won’t be able to count on the support of thousands of fans.
We recall that after the reprehensible events of the duel against Cortuluá, at the Doce de Octubre stadium, where the thousands of Deportivo Cali fans invaded the pitch and also attacked players and coaching staff, was punished with a fine and played five home games without an audience in the stands.
Everything is said; It’s all about getting the ball rolling because there are a lot of toppings, making this game even spicier and more interesting than usual. A new edition of this classic is on the way and, for sure, both fans will be eager for the kick-off to sound football right.
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Possible alignments of both teams
Deportivo Cali: Umberto Acevedo; John Joseph Mine, William Burdisso, Germain Mera, Christian Mafla; Fabry Castro, Kevin Salazar; Oscar David Segura, Theophilus Gutierrez, Kevin Velasco; and Angelo Rodriguez. DT: Jorge Luis Pinto.
Cali America: Joel Graterol; Esneyder Mena, Kevin Andrade, John Edison Garcia, Brayan Vera; Juan Camilo Portilla, Carlos Sierra; Deinner Quiñones, Daniel Hernández, Juan David Pérez; and Adrian Ramos. DT: Alexandre Guimaraes.
Data Deportivo Cali vs. America of Cali
- Day: Sunday 9 October.
- Now: 17:35
- Stage: Deportivo Cali.
- Working day: Date 16 of ‘all against all’.
- Transmission: Closed television.
- Referee: Carlos Ortega (Bolivar).
- Last showdown: América de Cali – Deportivo Cali, 4 September 2022.
