Deportivo Cali Women Crush Llaneros 5-0 in Liga Betplay Femenina

Deportivo Cali Women delivered a ruthless attacking display on May 16, 2026, thrashing Llaneros Women 5-0 on the road in the Colombian Liga Betplay Femenina. The result keeps Cali firmly in the title race and extends their unbeaten run to seven matches.

Match Report: Total Domination

From the first minute, Deportivo Cali asserted control at the Estadio Bello Horizonte. Their high press forced Llaneros into constant errors, and the opening goal arrived inside eight minutes when Catalina Usme slotted home from a corner. Ten minutes later, winger Manuela Vanegas doubled the lead with a powerful left-footed strike from the edge of the box.

The second half saw no let-up. Cali added a third through a penalty converted by Usme after a handball in the box. The fourth came from a sweeping counterattack finished by substitute Linda Caicedo, who dribbled past three defenders before scoring. The rout was completed in the 78th minute when Carolina Arbeláez headed in a free kick. Llaneros barely threatened, managing only one shot on target across the entire ninety minutes.

Standout Performers

• Catalina Usme (2 goals, 1 assist) — The veteran striker tormented the Llaneros defense with her movement and finishing.
• Linda Caicedo — A dazzling cameo off the bench, scoring a solo goal and creating two chances.
• Llaneros goalkeeper Andrea Pérez — Despite the scoreline, she made six saves to prevent an even heavier defeat.

Table and Season Context

Deportivo Cali remain second in the Liga Betplay Femenina standings, two points behind leaders Santa Fe with a game in hand. The victory also extends their goal difference advantage, a key tiebreaker. Llaneros, meanwhile, languish in 11th place, now winless in their last five matches. Their defensive record — 18 goals conceded in nine games — is a major concern for coach Wilmer Ocampo.

Calí’s depth proved decisive, with substitutes contributing two goals. The team’s fluid 4-3-3 formation under Johnnatan Cuesta continues to generate chances from all areas. For Llaneros, the focus now shifts to an upcoming derby against Bucaramanga, where they will seek to restore confidence.

Match Statistics

Possession:

Llaneros 31% – Deportivo Cali 69%

Shots on target:

Llaneros 1 – Deportivo Cali 14

Corners:

Llaneros 2 – Deportivo Cali 9