University of Vinto claimed a 3-1 victory over Guarabira in the Professional Division Cup's Group Stage six on Monday evening. The result leaves the home side with momentum as they navigate the tournament's middle phase.
S. Garzon opened the scoring in the eleventh minute, giving Vinto an early advantage. Guarabira's C. Anez then turned the tie on its head with an own goal in the thirty-ninth minute, a moment that shifted the momentum entirely. By then, the visitors had already seen F. Pasadore booked for a tactical foul.
The second half began with immediate impact. H. Rodriguez restored Vinto's lead in the forty-seventh minute, just one minute after J. Calicho came on for the hosts. The substitution timing proved crucial, and the home side never looked back after that intervention.
Guarabira struggled to create meaningful chances throughout the match. Their shots accuracy of eight per cent tells the story — one shot on target from eight attempts suggests they were consistently frustrated by Vinto's defensive shape. Esdras Mendoza added a third goal in the seventy-ninth minute to close out the contest.
The statistics paint a clear picture of Vinto's dominance. Eighty-six attacks compared to sixty-seven for the visitors, and five shots on target against just one — the home side converted their opportunities while the visitors could not.
This result extends Vinto's recent positive run. They had beaten Oriente Petrolero 3-0 on Thursday before this performance, showing consistency in their approach. Guarabira meanwhile suffered another defeat after their win against San Antonio Bulo Bulo, raising questions about their away form.
With the group stage still in progress, Vinto now sit in a strong position. The three-goal margin and the manner of victory suggest they have found their rhythm at the right time in the competition.
