América de Cali Defeats Deportivo Pereira 2-0 in Yopal Amid Player Strike

América de Cali visited Deportivo Pereira on 14 November 2026 at the Santiago de las Atalayas stadium in Yopal for the Liga BetPlay 2026‑II date 19 match.

América took a 1‑0 lead when Tomás Ángel converted a penalty in the 26th minute, according to the club.

Deportivo Pereira’s professional squad had entered a cese de actividades earlier that day, a decision confirmed by the Asociación Colombiana de Futbolistas Profesionales (Acolfutpro) because of unpaid salaries.

During the match, Felipe Mosquera was expelled in the 47th minute, leaving Pereira with ten men.

América extended the lead in the 60th minute when Edson Tortolero scored a “túnel” finish against goalkeeper Yimy Gómez.

The match concluded with a 0‑2 victory for América de Cali.