Deportivo Táchira beat Rayo Zuliano FC in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, on to matchday 3 of the Venezuela League. To this matchweek, Eduardo Saragó's team came from a draw, and Elvis Martínez 's team came from a defeat.
The first goal was scored by Oliver Benítez after 23 minutes. In the 36th minute, Heiderber Ramírez struck for Rayo Zuliano FC.
Maurice Cova scored the winning goal after 72 minutes from the penalty spot. With 81 minutes on the clock, Deportivo Táchira saw midfielder get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.
After the result Deportivo Táchira are 1st in the table, with 7 points, while Rayo Zuliano FC sit 9th place, with 3 points. In their next fixture, Eduardo Saragó's team will play away against Portuguesa FC, whilst Elvis Martínez 's team visit Zamora FC.
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Oliver Benítez 23' Maurice Cova 72' (pen.) | Heiderber Ramírez 36' |