The bad start of the goalkeeper of Independiente Petrolero caused the goal of Deportivo Táchira

Deportivo Táchira achieved an important victory on the visit by beating Independiente Petrolero (2-1) for the third day of group A of the Copa Libertadores 2022. Although, the goalkeeper of the Bolivian team was responsible for the first goal of the Venezuelan team.

At 44′, the ‘Aurinegros’ goalkeeper, Cristopher Varela, sent a strong goal kick and the ball reached the opposite area. However, the round gave a strange bounce and that forced goalkeeper Alex Arancibia to leave because an opposing striker was lying in wait.

However, he miscalculated and the ball passed between his legs. Then, when it seemed that it would be a goal from the arc, Anthony Uribe preferred to secure before a defender arrived and pushed the ball down the line.

Although, a minute later, Jhasmani Campos would level the score and, with that partial result, both teams went to rest. However, at 65 ‘, Remmy Sinisterra would score the 2-1 that silenced the Patria Olympic Stadium. Oriente Petrolero tried to find equality, but the expulsion of Mijail Aviles further complicated the match.

In this way, the Venezuelan team achieves its first win in group A of the Copa Libertadores and is located in second place with 4 units. For its part, the Bolivian cast is in the last position with 1 point. The other members with Palmeiras (6) and Emelec (2).