Alianza Petrolera
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Corporación Deportiva Alianza Petrolera | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Los Petroleros (The Oil Dealers) | ||
| Founded | 24 October 1991 | ||
| Ground |
Álvaro Gómez Hurtado Floridablanca, Colombia | ||
| Capacity | 12,000 | ||
| Chairman | Justiniano Botero | ||
| Manager | Adolfo León Holguín | ||
| League | Categoría Primera A | ||
| 2014 | 10th (aggregate table) | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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Alianza Petrolera is a professional Colombian football team based in Barrancabermeja, that currently plays in the Categoría Primera A. Alianza Petrolera, founded in 1991, played in the Categoría Primera B until 2012. They play their home games at the Álvaro Gómez Hurtado stadium in Floridablanca, while the Daniel Villa Zapata stadium is being remodeled.
History
Alianza Petrolera is one of the most historical teams in the Colombian second division, since 1992 it has played in the Categoría Primera B. The years between 1998 and 2004 were the best for the team, even once reached the semifinals. Even though the team is based in Barrancabermeja, Santander, they have played also in the town of Guarne, Antioquia and they currently play in Floridablanca (also in Santander). They are the only team from Santander currently in the first division after the relegation of Atletico Bucaramanga in 2008.
In 2009, after a dismal performance in the Apertura with five points without a single victory was in doubt the team's participation for the second half, especially due to lack of sponsors, players and even coaches. Moreover, the club was expected to formalize a partnership with Millonarios FC, to keep ahead of the tournament. At the end of the second half, Alianza was last in the overall standings of the year. For the second half of 2012, the club qualified for the finals of the "Torneo Finalización", in which finished first in Group B with 15 points and played the double-match final against Deportivo Rionegro, winner of Group A. On November 22, 2012, Alianza wins the first leg 1-0. Three days later, on November 25, the team is crowned champion of the tournament after winning the second leg with a score of 3-1. Thus the team qualified for the final of the promotion, where it faces against America de Cali.
The first leg ended 2-1 in favor of Alianza, while the second leg ended 1-0 in favor of America de Cali, so the champion had to be defined by penalty kicks. Finally, Alianza Petrolera defeated America de Cali and ascended for the first time in its history to the Categoría Primera A. On the eve of their inaugural tournament, the team bid to play their home games at the Alfonso Lopez Stadium in Bucaramanga, but they were refused by the city in favor of Atletico Bucaramanga, which are the more traditional team in the city.
Honors
- Primera B (1): 2012
Players
First-team squad
- As of 28 December 2014
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Records
Most capped players
Source: BDFA
| R | Player | P | Career | App. |
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| 1 |  Rafael Carrascal | MF | 2012– | 95 |
| 2 | David Valencia | DF | 2011– | 93 |
| 3 | Ricardo Peñaloza | MF | 2007–11 | 88 |
| 4 | Jorge Henríquez | GK | 2009–11, 2012– | 82 |
| 5 | Dairon Asprilla | FW | 2012–14 | 76 |
| 6 | Leonardo Torres | DF | 2006, 2009–11 | 69 |
| 7 | Yeison Devoz | FW | 2006, 2011–12 | 67 |
| Luis Londoño | DF | 2011–12 | 67 | |
| Níver Arango | MF | 2012– | 67 | |
| 10 | Julio Mora | MF | 2011–12, 2013–2014 | 65 |
Last updated on: 28 December 2014
Top scorers
Source: BDFA
| R | Player | P | Career | G. |
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| 1 | Sergio Herrera | FW | 1999, 2003 | 25 |
| 2 | Dairon Asprilla | FW | 2012–14 | 22 |
| 3 | Ayron del Valle | FW | 2014 | 15 |
| Michael Rangel | FW | 2012–13 | 15 | |
| 5 | Andrés Rentería | FW | 2012 | 14 |
| 6 | Yeison Devoz | FW | 2006, 2011–12 | 13 |
| 7 | César Arias | FW | 2006–08 | 12 |
| 8 | Cristian Palomeque | MF | 2012–13 | 11 |
| 9 | Jorge Romaña | FW | 2006 | 10 |
| Edinson Palomino | FW | 2007–08 | 10 |
Last updated on: 28 December 2014
Notable players
- Sergio Herrera (1999, 2003)
- César Arias (2006–2008)
- Yeison Devoz (2011–2012)
- Andrés Rentería (2012)
- Cristian Palomeque (2012–2013)
Ricardo Jerez, Jr. (2013–)
Nelson Barahona (2014–)
List of call-ups to national teams
- Ricardo Jerez, Jr. (2013–2014)
- Nelson Barahona (2014)
Managers
- Héctor Estrada (Jan 3, 2007–Aug 2, 2008)
- Carlos Estrada (2009)
- Héctor Estrada (Feb 1, 2011–Dec 17, 2013)
- Guillermo "El Teacher" Berrío (Jan 31, 2013–2014)
- Adolfo León Holguín (2014–)
Affiliated teams
External links
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