In a hotly contested Copa Sudamericana clash at the Rafael Calles Pinto Olympic Stadium, Academia Puerto Cabello and Juventud played out a 1-1 draw that showed the resilience of both teams. The game started with a good time for Juventud, who took the lead in the sixth minute with Ramiro Peralta, assisted by Fernando Mimbacas. That first goal set the tone for a spirited game, with Juventud looking to build on their advantage.
However, Academia Puerto Cabello responded with determination, equalizing in the 26th minute thanks to Robinson Flores, who found the back of the net with an assist from Roberto Rosales. That goal swung the momentum as the Academy began to assert more control of the game, pressing for a second goal as Juventud struggled to regain early dominance.
As the match progressed, both teams made tactical substitutions to influence the game, but neither could make the decisive move. The second half saw intense activity, including a yellow card for the Academy’s Gustavo Gonzalez, but in the end, both teams settled for a point, leaving the game well balanced and reflecting their respective seasons.
