Match Report
In the standings it was Deportivo Táchira 2nd on 17 points, Rayo Zuliano 11th on 14 — separated by 3. On recent form Rayo Zuliano sat only 33rd league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 11th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Deportivo Táchira 2 scored and 1.13 conceded per game, Rayo Zuliano 1 and 1.77, with the league averaging 1.27.
8 meetings are on record — 5 won by Deportivo Táchira, 1 by Rayo Zuliano, 2 drawn, at 1.75 goals per meeting.
The venue was Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo, with room for 38,755 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Deportivo Táchira: Rodrigo Pollero (8'), Agustín Pérez (57'), Valentín Adamo (86') · Rayo Zuliano: José Luis Ochoa (26')
Key stats
Possession: Deportivo Táchira 54% · Rayo Zuliano 46% · Total shots: 26-10 · On target: 8-2 · Corners: 7-2