The classification to A sparked celebrations and put on the table a renovation plan for the sports scene.
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Cúcuta Deportivo felt great again. After several years out of the first division, the red and black team sealed its return to the highest category of Colombian professional football by defeating Real Cundinamarca on penalties, an outcome that kept the entire stadium in suspense until the last charge
From early on, General Santander looked overwhelmed. The fans responded massively on a decisive night, tirelessly encouraging a team that came into the series with an uphill climb. That support was key to sustaining the spirit of the players, who clung to the possibility of a comeback despite the pressure.
The meeting ended up taking them to the limit. Cúcuta had to resolve his future from the penalty spot, facing a Cataño who had been shining throughout the series and with the responsibility of not failing a completely full stadium. The tension increased even more when the red and black team wasted two charges, but that did not stop the team from winning and lifting the title of the semester. a triumph that finally opened the door to promotion.
The victory sparked immense joy in the city and also generated official reactions. Mayor Jorge Acevedo celebrated the achievement of the motilón team and highlighted what it means for the region. «Cúcuta deserved to be in the A. Today with a lot of motivation, with a lot of expectation, with a lot of joy, with happiness for the people of Cucuta. “I have always said it, we have to find a way for all Cucuteños to have happiness.”he stated.
The president also announced that the team’s return to the top category will bring improvements to the sporting scene. As he explained, adjustments for the stadium are already beginning to be contemplated in his administration’s roadmap. “Now it’s time to talk about the lights of the stadium, the bathrooms and find a way to retouch that stand so that the people of Cucuta and the fans of Cúcuta Deportivo can enjoy the entire stadium”Acevedo added.
The promotion of Cúcuta Deportivo marks a new chapter for the fans, for the city and for a club that once again occupies the place that many believed it should never have lost. The celebration is just beginning and General Santander is already preparing to host first-class football again.
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