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Pedro Gallese Stars as Deportivo Cali Edge Atlético Nacional 1-0

The coach said the three points hinged on the goalkeeper's decisive interventions.

Overview

  • A standout 72nd‑minute sequence saw Gallese block an Alfredo Morelos header on the line and then kick away Marlos Moreno’s rebound to preserve the lead.
  • Colombian outlet Win Sports described him as the match’s protagonist, while Diario UNO rated him 8.9 and named him the Liga BetPlay matchday MVP.
  • The performance followed criticism from a 3-2 midweek loss to Inter de Bogotá, framing the display as a swift response.
  • The coach publicly credited Gallese for securing the result, and the goalkeeper dedicated the victory to him in post-match comments to Win Sports.
  • Deportivo Cali reached 10 points in sixth place, and Gallese’s season stands at seven appearances with three clean sheets since his move from Orlando City.