Independiente Petrolero and Aurora played out a 1:1 draw in the 13th round of the Apertura. The match took place on 4 August 2026, ending with both sides taking a point. It was a straightforward result for two teams battling in the middle of the table.
Willie opened the scoring in the 16'. The game grew physical, with L. Crescencio and R. Zamora picking up yellow cards before the break. To be fair, the tempo was already high when the whistle blew for half-time.
Changes came immediately after the interval. I. Vidaurre and Gean were brought on for the hosts at the 46'. The situation shifted sharply at 55' when G. Alvarez received a red card, leaving Petrolero with ten men.
D. Navarro came on for the hosts at 72', but Aurora responded with a red card for L. Barro in the 77'. By then, M. Ortiz made the difference in the 79' to level the score. Both sides were reduced to ten men by the final quarter.
The numbers show a clear divide. Aurora dominated possession with 67%, yet they managed only six shots on target compared to Petrolero's nine. They created more attacks, but the chances went begging for both sides.
The result keeps the gap narrow in the table. Aurora remain fifth with 27 points, while Petrolero sit eighth on 25. Neither side gained ground on the leaders, but the draw suits their current positions.