Monagas SC triumphed over Mineros, 1x3, on Saturday, in the match for the 1st round. Both Puerto Ordaz's team and Maturín's team held their first game in the competition. Andrés Romero runned the show.
After 17 minutes, Andrés Romero opened the scoring for Monagas SC. After 31 minutes, Andrés Romero fired home Jhonny Ferreira's team's second goal.
After the break, Andrés Romero completed the hat-trick. With this goal, Andrés Romero recorded his five goal this season. After 63 minutes, Francisco Carabalí netted the final goal of the game. With 78 minutes on the clock, Mineros saw Anthony Matos get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.
After the result Monagas SC is 1st in the table, 3 points, while Mineros occupy 16th place, 0 points. In their next fixture, Jhonny Ferreira's team visit Carabobo FC. Meanwhile, Puerto Ordaz's team visit Portuguesa FC.
