Another night to forget for Deportivo Cali, who lost 0-1 as visitors against Fortaleza, at the Metropolitano de Techo Stadium, in the first leg of the Copa Colombia.
The Azucarero team continues to struggle in the second half of the season, having completed six matches without a win, with a record of five losses and one draw.
The team coached by Hernán Torres had another lackluster match, with very few ideas in the offensive aspect, with several low-performing players who do not contribute and cannot find ways to create danger in the opponent’s area.
Meanwhile, Fortaleza secured the three points with practical possession football, controlling Deportivo Cali, waiting for the right moment to attack and causing damage with the ball.
Few scoring options for both teams, who were close to opening the scoring in the first half. The Azucareros nearly scored with a shot inside the area that was turned into a corner kick by the Fortaleza goalkeeper.
The Bogotá team also came close to scoring with a free kick and a direct shot that hit the crossbar.
At the end of the second half, the only goal of the match came from Sebastián Ramírez, who took advantage of a free kick to appear in the area and score with a header.