América de Cali records historic 7‑0 victory over Boyacá Chicó
América de Cali delivered a 7‑0 win against Boyacá Chicó on 2 August 2026, the club’s first ever margin of seven goals. Yeison Guzmán, Dany Rosero and Kevin Angulo each scored twice, giving the team three double‑goal scorers in a single match and propelling América to the top of the Liga BetPlay table with six points and a +7 goal difference.
In other league action, Deportivo Pasto fell 2‑1 at home to Águilas Doradas after leading early through Jorge Obregón. A late equaliser by Javier Mena and a winning goal from Anthony Vásquez, combined with a red card for Matías Pisano, handed the visitors a perfect start to the season. Tolima also secured a 2‑1 comeback win over Alianza, scoring the decisive goal in stoppage time.
Off the pitch, Deportivo Pasto is close to signing Argentine midfielder Franco Leys, who is expected to complete a medical and contract within hours. Atlético Nacional faces a possible disciplinary sanction after fan‑induced match suspension and a red‑card incident, with fines and stadium bans under consideration. Meanwhile, Deportivo Cali battles a prolonged relegation threat, and Arturo Reyes discussed his potential appointment as Colombia’s national team coach. Club owner Raúl Giraldo reiterated his decision not to sell Independiente Medellín despite fan pressure.
Entities: Amaranto Perea · América de Cali · Boyacá Chicó · Boyacá Chicó F.C. · Deportivo Cali · Deportivo Pasto · Franco Leys · Hernán Darío Herrera · Independiente Medellín · Once Caldas · Pedro Emanuel · São Januário
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Vasco da Gama defeated Independiente Medellín 1-0 at São Januário. (source)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The aggregate score of the tie was 3-2 in favor of Vasco da Gama. (4bd09e2f-167d-436e-96d2-01b644b6823c)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thiago Mendes scored the winning goal in the 85th minute. (4bd09e2f-167d-436e-96d2-01b644b6823c)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vasco da Gama will face Olimpia of Paraguay in the round of 16. (4bd09e2f-167d-436e-96d2-01b644b6823c)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Independiente Medellín must play future home matches behind closed doors due to a sanction. (source)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Independiente Medellín led 2-1 in the first leg before Vasco equalized 2-2. (source)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vasco da Gama coach Pedro Emanuel said the team's main problem is decision‑making in the final third due to anxiety. (a9c34ba4-5699-4813-a065-19263e1e1302)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Amaranto Perea made his debut as head coach of Independiente Medellín in the second leg. (source)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Pedro Emanuel said the main problem for Vasco is decision‑making in the final third due to anxiety. (source)