The day Colón returned to the top flight: 31 years after San Martín win | OneFootball

July 29 marks another anniversary of one of the greatest feats in the history of Colón: the long-awaited return to the top tier of Argentine football in 1995. After a painful 14-year wait in the Nacional B, El Sabalero finally broke the curse in an unforgettable final against San Martín de Tucumán, sealing promotion with the suffering and mystique that define the club from Barrio Centenario.

Under the guidance of Uruguayan coach Nelson Chabay, that team became immortal thanks to emblematic figures such as the legendary Miguel Ángel “Pampa” Gambier, the dedication of Pedro Uliambre, and the class of Adrián “Chupete” Marini. After putting the series on track at La Ciudadela with a 1-0 win thanks to a brilliant goal by Marini, Colón finished the job at a Brigadier López Stadium that recorded one of the highest gate receipts in its history before its later renovation. The second leg was a true red-and-white festival that ended 3-1, with a brace from Gambier and a goal from Chaco native Uliambre.

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