América de Cali draws Deportivo Pasto 0-0 in closed-stadium match

América de Cali played Deportivo Pasto to a scoreless draw on September 14, 2026, in matchday 10 of Colombia's Liga BetPlay at Estadio Pascual Guerrero. The match took place behind closed doors due to a disciplinary sanction imposed by the Dimayor (Colombian Football Division) following fan violence during an earlier encounter between América and Independiente Santa Fe on August 22, 2026.

The incident that led to the closed-stadium penalty occurred when América supporters left their assigned section and moved toward a family seating area of Santa Fe's supporters to steal a banner. The confrontation escalated into a clash involving fans and police, resulting in injuries to both parties. In response, the Dimayor sanctioned América with a one-match home closure. The club sought a partial reopening of the stadium but received no approval from the regulatory body. The Western Tribune of Pascual Guerrero remained closed due to structural damage from an earthquake on August 10, 2026, compounding the operational impact on the home team.

America entered the match as heavy favorites, leading the standings with 20 points from 8 matches and an undefeated record in the Clausura tournament. The team had won all four home matches in the competition and scored 15 goals at home while conceding only 2. Deportivo Pasto arrived in last place with 2 points from 8 matches and had not recorded a win in the Clausura. The visitors had not won away from home since April 2026.

The match itself proved tightly contested and tactically cautious. America dominated possession but created few clear chances. In the 31st minute, Jean Fernandes of América was sent off after raising his leg high against Pasto midfielder Micolta, leaving the home side a man down for the majority of the second half. Goalkeeper Edson Tortolero, who sustained an injury early in the match, was replaced by substitute Juan Pablo Montoya. The empty stadium appeared to affect the rhythm of play, with neither team generating sufficient attacking threat to break the deadlock. A contentious moment came when Tomás Ángel went down in Pasto's penalty area following a slide tackle, but no penalty was awarded after VAR review.