Results, goals and classification of the eighth day of Apertura 2024

 

The eighth date of the exciting Apertura 2024 tournament left a trail of memorable matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. From Tuesday, March 19 to Wednesday, March 20, the stadiums became scenes for sports battles full of intensity and emotion.

 

Starting with Tuesday's matches, Estudiantes de Mérida faced UCV FC in a duel where every minute counted. The grass of the Metropolitan Stadium, in Mérida, witnessed the goal of Daniel Carrillo, who in the 64th minute, from the penalty spot, tipped the balance in favor of UCV FC. The refereeing was in charge of Emikar Calderas, from Lara, who maintained control of the match at all times.

 

Simultaneously, at the Olympic Stadium in Caracas, Deportivo La Guaira and Carabobo FC faced each other in a tactical clash that ended in a goalless draw. Under the watchful eye of referee Yeferzon Miranda, from Zulia, both teams fought to impose their style of play, but neither net moved.

 

Meanwhile, at the La Carolina Stadium in Barinas, Portuguesa FC received Metropolitanos FC in a match full of goals and emotions. José Alí Meza opened the scoring just before half-time, followed by Manuel Granados and Andrés Montero. Despite the efforts of Metropolitanos, who scored with a goal from Jean Fuentes, it was not enough to change the fate of the match, directed by referee Yorman Delgado, from Táchira.

 

Wednesday, March 20, did not disappoint in terms of excitement. At the Pachencho Romero Stadium in Maracaibo, Rayo Zuliano faced Inter de Barinas, where Darwin Gómez scored the only goal of the game in the 53rd minute, under the watchful eye of referee Luis López, from the Capital District.

 

In another notable match, Caracas FC received Angostura FC at the Olympic Stadium in Caracas. It was a match full of intensity where Jorge Gómez became the hero of Angostura FC by scoring the only goal of the game in the 58th minute, under the watchful eye of referee Jesús Valenzuela, from Portuguesa.

 

The duel between Zamora FC and Academia Puerto Cabello at the La Carolina Stadium in Barinas ended without goals, reflecting the strong defense of both teams and the hard work of the goalkeepers under the direction of referee Michael Figueroa, from the Capital District.

 

Finally, at the Pueblo Nuevo Stadium in San Cristóbal, Deportivo Táchira faced Monagas in an exciting match where Jesús Hernández scored the only goal of the match from the penalty spot in the 65th minute, sealing the victory for his team under the watchful eye of the referee Leonardo Caripa, from Lara.

 

These matches not only demonstrated the teams' skill and dedication, but also kept the excitement and passion of football alive in every corner of the country.