Cúcuta Deportivo climbed out of the relegation zone in the Colombian Liga BetPlay after securing a 4-0 victory against Deportivo Pereira at the Estadio General Santander. The comprehensive win lifted the Rojinegro to 18th place in the relegation table with a 1.00 average, giving the club fresh momentum in the fight to preserve its top-flight status.
How Cúcuta Deportivo Drove Four Past Deportivo Pereira
The home side established control early in the fixture, capitalizing on defensive mistakes from Pereira. Carlos Rentería opened the scoring in the 6th minute after a corner kick led to a scramble in the penalty area where Yimmi Gómez collided with a teammate. Léider Berdugo doubled the lead in the 24th minute from the penalty spot after Eber Moreno was penalized for a challenge with an outstretched arm on Hernán Lopes, as reported by AS Colombia. Gustavo Torres added a third in the 31st minute by converting from close range following defensive lapses. Deportivo Pereira was reduced to 10 players before halftime when Jorge Bermúdez received a red card for an infraction against Carlos Rentería. In the second half, Jaime Peralta sealed the 4-0 result in the 74th minute by eluding defenders Santiago Aguilar and Richard Rentería before placing a left-footed shot into the corner.
How the Relegation Table Shuffled Across the League
The weekend results triggered significant movement at the bottom of the Liga BetPlay standings. Cúcuta Deportivo’s victory pushed their season points total to 31, bringing their relegation average to 1.00 and lifting them past Boyacá Chicó and Jaguares de Córdoba. Jaguares currently sits at the bottom in 20th place with a 0.83 average following a 2-0 defeat to Águilas Doradas, while Boyacá Chicó occupies 19th place with a 0.90 average after a 0-0 draw against Deportes Tolima, according to data outlined by El País. Additional matches saw Deportivo Cali defeat Alianza FC 3-1, Internacional de Bogotá draw 1-1 with Once Caldas, and Llaneros fall 2-1 to América de Cali.
What Manager Nicolás Chiesa Said After the Match
Cúcuta manager Nicolás Chiesa emphasized that his squad must maintain focus despite exiting the direct relegation positions. In post-match remarks recorded by the club’s communications, Chiesa described the performance as nearly flawless while acknowledging the remaining work ahead. These moments are important,
Chiesa declared, noting that the team needs to maintain its current balance and humility as the season progresses. The Argentine coach added that every week of training is dedicated to building victories through tactical equilibrium, passion, and professional execution.
Upcoming Relegation Battle Against Boyacá Chicó
Cúcuta Deportivo faces a crucial away fixture in its next outing as part of the ongoing battle for top-flight survival. The Rojinegro will travel to Tunja to face Boyacá Chicó on Monday, October 12, at Estadio La Independencia, with kickoff scheduled for 8:10 p.m. local time. Both clubs sit close together at the bottom of the standings, making the upcoming match decide who stays in the league.
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