Ureña claimed a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Puerto Cabello II in the Segunda División's Regular Season round 29 on Wednesday evening. The away side took all three points despite being reduced to ten men for the final twenty minutes, rescued a point through late determination after falling behind. The result keeps them in third place with 42 points, while the hosts remain sixth on 30.
Goals came in quick succession early on, with Puerto Cabello II striking twice within the opening six minutes before Ureña responded through the half-hour mark. The away side pulled ahead at 54 minutes and extended their lead at 68, but kept his side in it with a late consolation that made the final scoreline tighter than the performance suggested.
The match turned at 72 minutes when Ureña were reduced to ten men following a second yellow card. By then the game was largely decided, though the numerical disadvantage added tension to the closing stages. Both sides exchanged possession without creating clear-cut chances after the dismissal.
Puerto Cabello II dominated possession at 57 per cent and registered 110 attacks compared to their opponents' 93. They won five corners to two and committed three yellow cards against Ureña's five. The statistics suggest the home side controlled territory but couldn't convert their advantage into goals.
The result leaves Puerto Cabello II seven points adrift of the play-off places after 25 matches. Ureña's away form has been inconsistent — they've drawn three and lost two in their last five — but this victory closed the game out against a stubborn home side. The gap between the teams remains significant in the table.