Deportivo Cali fans caused a brawl and the match against Melgar was paralyzed

The match Melgar vs. Deportivo Cali is intensely disputed at the UNSA Monumental Stadium and for now the classification of the “Rojinegros” to the quarterfinals of the South American Cup is finalized. However, the match had to be paralyzed for several minutes, after the problems caused by the fans of the Colombian team.

The actions reached 80 minutes, when the referee Facundo Tello paralyzed the duel, after the warning of one of his assistants. One of the sectors occupied by the “Azucareros” fans started a fight with the Police, which got out of control moments later. Because of the disorder, there was a pause.

The security body of the sports venue acted as soon as possible, although there was a delay in bringing calm: there were more than three minutes of detention. Deportivo Cali footballers looked uncomfortable and asked for calm, especially Teo Gutiérrez, captain of the club. Finally, a period of peace was reached and the game could continue.

The preview of Melgar vs. Deportivo Cali

The red and black team arrives motivated for this commitment since they won the 2022 Opening Tournament the weekend after the goalless draw against Alianza Atlético in Sullana. Now, he hopes to give a new joy to his fans who will fill the venue.

Likewise, this meeting will mark the farewell of Néstor Lorenzo from the technical management. The Argentine strategist will go to train the Colombian team and Pablo Lavallén will be the one to take the reins of the Arequipa team.

It is important to mention that Melgar and Deportivo Cali equalized (0-0) in the first leg. Although, the advantage is that the Arequipa team recovers Bernardo Cuesta who served a suspension date, while the Colombian team loses Carlos Lucumi and Daniel Luna, as they were expelled.