Deportivo Lara defeated Zulia in a close win on Sunday, 0x1, on matchday 1. Both Henry Meléndez 's team and Jorge Durán 's team held their first game in the competition. Johan Moreno was decisive with 1 goal.
In the 2nd minute, Luis Corredor left his team with 10-man, after seeing a direct red card. Sub Johan Moreno, shortly before the interval, changed the course of the game. The first half came to an end without goals.
After 85 minutes, Zulia saw Edixson González expelled with a direct red card in the final minutes of the game, Johan Moreno scored the solo goal for Deportivo Lara.
After the result Deportivo Lara is 5th in the table, 3 points, while Zulia occupy 15th place, 0 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Barquisimeto's team will host Caracas FC, while Maracaibo's team visit Deportivo Táchira.
