Atlético El Vigía 1-2 Ureña SC: Visitors Snatch Comeback Win in Venezuela Segunda

Ureña SC came from behind to beat Atlético El Vigía 2-1 at Estadio Ramón Hernández, securing a vital away victory in the Venezuela Segunda División. The result keeps Ureña in the promotion hunt while heaping more pressure on the home side near the bottom of the table.

Match Overview

Atlético El Vigía started brightly and took an early lead, but Ureña showed resilience and tactical flexibility to turn the game around before half-time. The second half was a tense affair, but Ureña held firm to claim three points that could prove crucial in the title race.

Key Moments

• 14th minute – 1-0: A defensive mix-up in the Ureña box allowed El Vigía striker Ángel Rondón to poke home from close range.
• 32nd minute – 1-1: Ureña equalised through a stunning long-range strike by midfielder Carlos Peña, whose left-footed effort flew into the top corner.
• 41st minute – 1-2: A swift counter-attack saw winger Jhonatan Sosa cut inside and curl a shot past the helpless home goalkeeper.

Tactical Story

Atlético El Vigía’s early goal came from a high press that caught Ureña’s defence napping. Once Ureña settled, they switched from a cautious 4-4-2 to a more aggressive 4-3-3, overloading the midfield and creating space for their wingers. The equaliser and go-ahead goal both stemmed from increased width and quick transitions that El Vigía could not contain.

Standout Player

Carlos Peña was the game-changer. His equaliser was a moment of individual brilliance, and his energy in midfield drove Ureña forward in the second half when fatigue could have set in. He completed 89% of his passes and made three key tackles.

Season Impact

Ureña climb to 3rd in the Venezuela Segunda División standings, now just two points off the top with a game in hand. For Atlético El Vigía, this loss drops them to 15th, just above the relegation zone. Their inability to hold a lead has become a worrying trend—they have now dropped 11 points from winning positions this season.