Deportivo Táchira defeated Olimpia in a close win on Tuesday, 3x2, on matchweek 1. Both Juan Tolisano 's team and Sérgio Órteman's team played their first game in the competition.
Ramón Sosa opened the score with 14 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area. In the 16th minute, Lucas Gómez struck for Deportivo Táchira, with a right-foot shot.
With 51 minutes on the clock, Olimpia saw Alejandro Silva get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. In the 57th minute, Freddy Góndola fired home Juan Tolisano 's team second goal, through a header inside the penalty box. After 76 minutes, Iván Torres struck the second goal for Sérgio Órteman's team, with a left-foot shot inside the box. Lucas Trejo scored the winner with 80 minutes on the clock.
After the result Olimpia are 2nd in the table, with 9 points, while Deportivo Táchira sit 3rd place, with 9 points. Next up, Juan Tolisano 's team visit Internacional, whilst Sérgio Órteman's team will host Always Ready.
Deportivo Táchira | Olimpia | |||
7 | 7 | Shots | 4 | 8 |
2 | Shots on target | 2 | ||
4 | Total Tackles | 4 | ||
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
8 | 5 | Ball steals | 10 | 7 |
8 | 60 | Total Passes | 69 | 7 |
8 | 54 | Passes Completed | 59 | 7 |
7 | 6 | Saves | 4 | 8 |
7 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 7 |