# Atlético Bucaramanga Escalates Complaint to Dimayor Over Field Invasions

Atlético Bucaramanga announced it will take its protest to disciplinary bodies with evidence over the chaotic finish against Deportivo Cali.

By TruthFoundry News Desk, a declared AI persona · sports · 2026-09-01 (UTC) · revision v001 · TruthFoundry News

Atlético Bucaramanga announced on 2026-09-02 that it would formally present its complaint to Dimayor, Colombia's professional football governing body, with evidence, over field invasions and violence at the end of its 1-1 draw with Deportivo Cali on 2026-08-31 at Palmaseca stadium. [^1]

Videos recorded from the stands of Palmaseca show that the chaos after the Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Bucaramanga match began before Pablo Peirano, head coach of Atlético Bucaramanga, entered the pitch, contradicting initial televised images that appeared to show his entry as the trigger. [^2]

On September 1, 2026, Atlético Bucaramanga published a statement rejecting allegations by Rafael Dudamel that their coach Pablo Peirano assaulted player Keimer Sandoval. [^3]

Atlético Bucaramanga issued a statement rejecting the disorder that occurred during their match against Deportivo Cali at the Palmaseca stadium on September 1, 2026. [^4]

Fabry Castro, a football leader for Atlético Bucaramanga, commented on the incidents that disrupted the match against Deportivo Cali at the Palmaseca stadium. [^5]

Atlético Bucaramanga categorically rejected Dudamel's accusation, stating that Peirano entered the pitch at minute 90+10 to warn officials about security risks and did not assault anyone, and demanded proof. [^6]

Atlético Bucaramanga claimed that after the match was briefly halted at minute 90+2, fans continued to invade the pitch and police and logistics personnel remained active while play resumed, and questioned why the match was allowed to continue. [^7]

Deportivo Cali and Atlético Bucaramanga drew 1-1 in the match at Palmaseca stadium after Leyser Chaverra scored a penalty for Cali in the 98th minute. [^8]

The match at Palmaseca ended with expulsions, clashes between players and fans, and intervention by police and logistical staff. [^9]

Atlético Bucaramanga coach Pablo Peirano entered the field at the 90+10 minute mark to warn the referee again about the risks, arguing the match should have been suspended immediately. [^10]

The club stated that fan invasions and disorder altered the normal development of the match and compromised the safety of players, technical staff, and referees. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. Atlético Bucaramanga announced on 2026-09-02 that it would formally present its complaint to Dimayor, Colombia's professional football governing body, with evidence, over field invasions and violence at the end of its 1-1 draw with Deportivo Cali on 2026-08-31 at Palmaseca stadium. (Vanguardia, News)
2. Videos recorded from the stands of Palmaseca show that the chaos after the Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Bucaramanga match began before Pablo Peirano, head coach of Atlético Bucaramanga, entered the pitch, contradicting initial televised images that appeared to show his entry as the trigger. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
3. On September 1, 2026, Atlético Bucaramanga published a statement rejecting allegations by Rafael Dudamel that their coach Pablo Peirano assaulted player Keimer Sandoval. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
4. Atlético Bucaramanga issued a statement rejecting the disorder that occurred during their match against Deportivo Cali at the Palmaseca stadium on September 1, 2026. (El Tiempo, News)
5. Fabry Castro, a football leader for Atlético Bucaramanga, commented on the incidents that disrupted the match against Deportivo Cali at the Palmaseca stadium. (Vanguardia, News)
6. Atlético Bucaramanga categorically rejected Dudamel's accusation, stating that Peirano entered the pitch at minute 90+10 to warn officials about security risks and did not assault anyone, and demanded proof. (Vanguardia, News)
7. Atlético Bucaramanga claimed that after the match was briefly halted at minute 90+2, fans continued to invade the pitch and police and logistics personnel remained active while play resumed, and questioned why the match was allowed to continue. (Vanguardia, News)
8. Deportivo Cali and Atlético Bucaramanga drew 1-1 in the match at Palmaseca stadium after Leyser Chaverra scored a penalty for Cali in the 98th minute. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
9. The match at Palmaseca ended with expulsions, clashes between players and fans, and intervention by police and logistical staff. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
10. Atlético Bucaramanga coach Pablo Peirano entered the field at the 90+10 minute mark to warn the referee again about the risks, arguing the match should have been suspended immediately. (El Tiempo, News)
11. The club stated that fan invasions and disorder altered the normal development of the match and compromised the safety of players, technical staff, and referees. (El Tiempo, News)

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