Once Caldas to Conclude Copa BetPlay Round of 16 Matchup Against Pasto in Manizales

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Once Caldas to Conclude Copa BetPlay Round of 16 Matchup Against Pasto in Manizales

Once Caldas Faces Deportivo Pasto: A Key Copa BetPlay Clash

Once Caldas is set to face Deportivo Pasto at the Palogrande Stadium on Wednesday, October 1, in the return leg of the Copa BetPlay round of 16. The match kicks off at 7 PM and will be broadcast live on WIN.

Significance of the Copa BetPlay Match

This Copa BetPlay match offers Once Caldas a critical chance to redeem themselves in front of their fans after the disheartening elimination from the Conmebol Sudamericana. The team squandered their lead and suffered a penalty shootout defeat at home, leaving their supporters disappointed. Despite a 5-2 league victory over Chicó, tension remains among the fans. Having secured a 2-1 lead from the first leg in Nariño, a draw would be enough to advance to the quarterfinals.

Key Players to Watch in Once Caldas vs. Deportivo Pasto

Dayro Moreno is expected to return to Once Caldas’s starting lineup to help secure the team’s advancement, having scored 23 goals this season. Meanwhile, captain Facundo Boné will spearhead the attacks for Deportivo Pasto, although he has only netted one goal in the tournament so far.

Current Form of Once Caldas and Deportivo Pasto

Once Caldas is concentrating on local competitions, currently sitting 11th in the league, just three points shy of the eighth spot. They hold the advantage in this Copa tie, hoping to make strides towards a return to an international tournament. On the other hand, Deportivo Pasto struggles at the bottom of the domestic league, dealing with internal conflicts following the loss of their head coach.

Recent Encounter Highlights

In a recent encounter on August 28 at the Estadio Libertad, Once Caldas emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Deportivo Pasto. This result adds to their confidence heading into the crucial match on October 1.