Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Atlético Venezuela 1st with 42 points, Gran Valencia 4th with 26, 16 apart. The last five rounds placed Gran Valencia no better than 16th for form, against 4th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.72/0.61 for Atlético Venezuela and 1.44/1.33 for Gran Valencia (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
Atlético Venezuela were unbeaten in 15, having scored in 11 consecutive games. Defeat had not touched Gran Valencia in 6 games, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
The venue was Estadio Nacional Brígido Iriarte in Caracas, with room for 12,500 spectators.


