31 years since Colón went back up, beating San Martín de Tucumán | OneFootball

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

Under the coaching of Uruguayan manager Nelson Chabay, that team became immortalized by iconic figures such as the eternal 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 the Brigadier López Stadium, which 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 the Chaco native Uliambre.

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