Match Report
In the standings it was Deportivo Táchira 2nd on 11 points, Portuguesa 2nd on 8 — separated by 3. Recent form told a different story for Portuguesa: only 25th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. Against a league average of 1.25 goals per team per game, Deportivo Táchira ran at 1.33 scored and 0.83 conceded, Portuguesa at 1.17 and 1.33.
Deportivo Táchira were unbeaten in 5, having scored in 11 consecutive games.
The head-to-head ledger counts 6 games: 1 Deportivo Táchira win, 2 for Portuguesa, 3 draws, at 1.5 goals per meeting. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 0% of meetings.
Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo, capacity 38,755, hosted the game. Deportivo Táchira led 1-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-0.
Goal scorers
Deportivo Táchira: Rodrigo Pollero López (45')
Key stats
Possession: Deportivo Táchira 52% · Portuguesa 48% · Total shots: 17-9 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 2-3