The disciplinary fallout from a volatile Colombian Primera A fixture intensified when Atlético Bucaramanga formally requested the points from their match against Deportivo Cali, following a severe ruling by the División Mayor del Fútbol Colombiano (Dimayor) regarding fan violence. The escalating dispute also drew a public rebuke from Bucaramanga manager Rafael Dudamel, who sharply criticized opposing coach Alfredo Peirano over the incident.
Bucaramanga Demands Points After Cali Chaos
Dudamel Lashing Sparks Touchline War of Words
The controversy stems from crowd disturbances during the clash between Deportivo Cali and Atlético Bucaramanga. In the wake of the fan unrest, Dimayor handed down substantial disciplinary sanctions against Peirano, prompting a fierce reaction from across the league.
Dudamel did not mince words when addressing his coaching counterpart’s involvement in the chaotic scenes, telling Noticias Caracol, “es una vergüenza lo que hizo mi colega (Peirano), eso es una pena.”
Club Files Formal Petition Citing Safety Failures
The friction quickly expanded beyond the touchline.
Following the disciplinary committee’s announcement, Atlético Bucaramanga released a strongly worded official statement condemning the security failures and subsequently filed a formal petition with Dimayor claiming the three points from the contested fixture.
Peirano Fires Back at Professional Slurs
Peirano fired back at the criticism in remarks reported by AS Colombia, defending his conduct and rejecting Dudamel’s public characterization.
“Me ensucia a mí y ensucia al Bucaramanga,” Peirano responded, signaling a deepening rift between the technical staffs as both clubs await a final definitive ruling from the league’s disciplinary commission.
League Authority Yet to Rule on Points Claim
Dimayor officials have yet to issue a final verdict on Bucaramanga’s petition for the points.
Both clubs prepare for their upcoming domestic league fixtures amid heightened scrutiny from sports authorities regarding stadium security and bench decorum.
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