Cúcuta Deportivo has stumbled again on its way to the first division of Colombian football. After a promising start in the round-robin, where they remained in leading positions, the Motilón team became the first eliminated from their group in the final phase of the BetPlay II League, generating deep disappointment among their passionate fans.
In a match played this Tuesday at the Centenario stadium in Armenia, they lost by the smallest score (1-0) against Deportes Quindío, sealing their premature goodbye to the dream of promotion. The only goal of the match was scored by Alexis Serna in the 9th minute.
This new elimination of Cúcuta Deportivo in the group stage of the BetPlay II League revives the ghost of what happened last year, when it also said goodbye to the competition in this instance. The situation has generated great unease among the Motilona fans, one of the most traditional in the country, who have seen their team move away once again from the highest category of Colombian football.
The disappointment over the elimination of Cúcuta Deportivo has had repercussions outside the sporting field. Last week, there were riots in the city after the team’s loss to Llaneros, reflecting the deep feeling of frustration that overwhelms the red and black fans.
In contrast to the situation of Cúcuta Deportivo, its classic rival, Atlético Bucaramanga, is playing in the final of the BetPlay I League. This disparity in results between both teams exacerbates the historical rivalry that exists between the two cities in eastern Colombia.
Cúcuta Deportivo must now focus its efforts on the second half of the year, where it will seek to improve its performance and fight for a place in the final home runs of the promotion tournament. For its part, Bucaramanga will seek its first title against Santa Fe, equaling its greatest rival.
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