La Guaira vs. Portuguesa - Torneo Clausura 2026 - Fase Final - Jornada 3

La Guaira 2–2 Portuguesa

In this Matchday 3 clash of Quadrangular A, both sides needed a win to stay in the hunt for a place in the Clausura final. The match began at a lively pace: La Guaira’s Miguel González tested goalkeeper Juan Reyes in the opening minutes, while Portuguesa threatened on the counter.

• Around 18′ — La Guaira reduced to 10: Matías Orihuela was initially shown a yellow card for a late challenge on Rubén Rojas. After reviewing the tackle, the referee upgraded the booking to a red. La Guaira brought on defender Carlos Rojas, sacrificing forward Juan Sebastián Herrera.
• 36′ — La Guaira 1–0 Portuguesa: Anthony “Matatán” Uribe calmly converted a penalty after May Villero was fouled in the area. La Guaira went into halftime ahead despite playing a man down.
• 46′ — 1–1: Portuguesa struck soon after the restart. Ever García’s powerful effort was parried by Christopher Varela, but Rubén “Morocho” Rojas reacted quickly to turn in the rebound.
• Around 50′ — La Guaira 2–1 Portuguesa: Jesús “Baba” González won a second penalty for La Guaira after Luis Moreno Quero brought him down. Uribe again beat Reyes, placing the ball just beyond the goalkeeper’s reach to complete his brace.
• Around 69′ — 2–2: After a VAR review, Portuguesa were awarded a penalty when Carlos Rojas stepped on Rubén Rojas after the forward’s shot. Jonathan Cañete sent the spot kick down the middle to level the match.
• Late in the match: Varela made several important saves as Portuguesa pressed for a winner. La Guaira’s defensive reshuffle was further disrupted when Carlos Rojas went off injured. In stoppage time, Moreno Quero was sent off after a second booking, leaving both teams with 10 players.

Neither side found a late breakthrough, and the match ended 2–2. The point did little to help either team’s qualification hopes. In the simultaneous match, Carabobo and Metropolitanos also drew 1–1.

Before kickoff, the teams observed a minute of silence for victims of the June 24 earthquakes and Zamora supporter Luis Rafael López.

Presenters and source: Carlos Marcano (play-by-play), Tomás Muñoz (commentary), and María Betania Martínez (sideline reporter); Liga FUTVE broadcast.