Deportivo Táchira overcame Estudiantes de Mérida in a win on Sunday, 3x0, on matchday 1. Both Eduardo Saragó's team and Alí Cañas's team held their first game in the competition.
The opening goal was scored by Esli Garcia in the 18th minute.
After 47 minutes, Deportivo Táchira increased their lead with a goal from Gonzalo Ritacco. In the 68th minute, Jhonder Gomez saw a red card after receiving his second yellow Jean Castillo netted the last goal after 77 minutes.
After the result Deportivo Táchira are 2nd in the table, with 3 points, while Estudiantes de Mérida sit 15th place, with 0 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Eduardo Saragó's team visit Hermanos Colmenarez. Meanwhile, Alí Cañas's team will play at home against Academia Puerto Cabello.
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Esli Garcia 18' Gonzalo Ritacco 47' Jean Castillo 77' |