The seventh round of the Colombian league saw Deportivo Cali triumph over At. Nacional by a score of 1-0, thanks to a solitary goal that marked the team’s success at the Palmaseca stadium. Juan Dinenno was the hero of the match, scoring right at the start of the second half, specifically in the 47th minute.
Dinenno’s decisive header came following an accurate cross from Luis Orejuela, beating the opposing goalkeeper convincingly.
In terms of chances, Deportivo Cali had a near miss during the first half, when Nicolas Rodriguez struck the post at the 34th minute, which could have put the home side ahead earlier.
Juan Dinenno was undoubtedly the standout player, scoring the game’s only goal and attempting four shots on goal throughout the match.
Another key figure for Deportivo Cali was goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, who made six crucial saves to keep At. Nacional at bay.
Coached by Alberto Gamero, Deportivo Cali employed a 4-4-2 formation with Gallese in goal; a defensive line consisting of Fabián Viáfara, Felipe Aguilar, José Caldera, and Andrés Correa; a midfield featuring Johan Martínez, Ronaldo Pájaro, Matías Orozco, and Emanuel Reynoso; and a forward duo of Steven Rodríguez and Juan Dinenno.
On the other hand, At. Nacional, led by Diego Arias, lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Harlen Castillo as their goalkeeper; a backline of Andrés Román, Simón García, William Tesillo, and Milton Casco; a midfield consisting of Juan Manuel Zapata, Matheus Uribe, Marlos Moreno, Edwin Cardona, and Nicolas Rodriguez; with Alfredo Morelos as the solitary striker.
The referee for the encounter was Álvaro Meléndez Panneflek.
Looking ahead, Deportivo Cali will face Bucaramanga as visitors in their next league outing, while At. Nacional will host Jaguares.
This victory brings Deportivo Cali’s total to 10 points, placing them sixth in the standings. At. Nacional, meanwhile, remains at 9 points, sitting in eighth place.
Substitutions for Deportivo Cali
23’ 1T – Emanuel Reynoso out for Avilés Hurtado
45’ 2T – Fabián Viáfara out for Luis Orejuela
74’ 2T – Matías Orozco out for Daniel Giraldo
75’ 2T – José Caldera out for Julián Quiñones
82’ 2T – Juan Dinenno out for Yani Quintero
Yellow Cards for Deportivo Cali:
32’ 1T Fabián Viáfara (Unsporting behavior)
45’ 1T Felipe Aguilar (Unsporting behavior)
14’ 2T Juan Dinenno (Unsporting behavior)
33’ 2T Andrés Correa (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for At. Nacional
63’ 2T – Nicolas Rodriguez out for Andrés Sarmiento
63’ 2T – Edwin Cardona out for Juan Rengifo
76’ 2T – Matheus Uribe out for Cristian Arango
76’ 2T – Marlos Moreno out for Juan Bauzá
85’ 2T – Juan Manuel Zapata out for Jorman Campuzano
Yellow Cards for At. Nacional:
38’ 1T Edwin Cardona (Unsporting behavior)
46’ 1T Alfredo Morelos (Disputing with a rival)
13’ 2T Matheus Uribe (Unsporting behavior)
32’ 2T Milton Casco (Insulting or disapproving the referee)
42’ 2T Andrés Román (Unsporting behavior)