Deportivo Cali did not start its participation in the Copa Sudamericana in a good waybecause after the game they played at the Palmaseca stadiuma 0-0 was signed against Melgar, that although it leaves the series open, it was not the marker that was expected.
It was an intense duel in which the vallecaucanos took figure out the rival goalkeeper, Carlos Cácedabecause some auctions -especially in the complementary part- were well received by the Peruvian guard.
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However, beyond the responsibility of attacking, given that the rival went to Palmaseca to close the second quarter of the field, Cali was seen with few qualities to generate scoring options.
Now, with the parity without goals and with the absence of two players for the second leg, Rafael Dudamel has the challenge of working with a squad that must generate an intelligent game in Arequipa.
When is the return match between Cali and Melgar for Copa Sudamericana
The final duel of this key will be held next Wednesday July 6 from 7:30 pm (Colombian time) at the Melgar stadium in Peru.
What will be the casualties of Cali for the second leg
The ‘sugar box’ will not be able to count on Carlos Lucumí or Daniel Luna since they were expelled in the first leg of this bracket.
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Who would be Cali’s rival in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals?
The winner of the series between Melgar and Deportivo Cali will be facing in the quarterfinals at winner of the key between Colo Colo and Internacionalwhich ended 2-0 in Santiago for ‘el cacique’ and will be defined next Tuesday, July 5, in Porto Alegre.
