Academia Anzoategui and Zamora Barinas Battle to 1-1 Draw in Venezuela

Academia Anzoategui and Zamora Barinas played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in Venezuela Primera Division action on April 26, 2026. The match, held at Estadio José Antonio Anzoátegui, saw both teams create chances and ultimately share the points in a competitive encounter.

Match Overview

The home side started brightly, pressing high and forcing Zamora Barinas into early errors. Their pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when a well-worked attacking move ended with a clinical finish past the Zamora goalkeeper, giving Academia Anzoategui a 1-0 lead. The goal energized the home crowd, who anticipated further dominance.

However, Zamora Barinas showed character and composure, slowly working their way back into the match. They equalized just before halftime, in the 43rd minute, when a defensive lapse allowed a Zamora forward to nip in and slot the ball home, making it 1-1 heading into the break.

Second Half Action

The second half was an open and end-to-end affair. Both teams pushed for a winner, with Academia Anzoategui enjoying slightly more possession and creating several half-chances. Zamora Barinas, meanwhile, looked dangerous on the counter-attack and nearly snatched all three points late in the match, but a last-ditch tackle and a fine save kept the score level.

The match ended 1-1, a fair result given the balance of play. Both teams will feel they could have won, but neither will be disappointed with a point.

Standings Context

The draw keeps both Academia Anzoategui and Zamora Barinas in the mid-to-lower part of the Venezuela Primera Division standings. For the home side, the result extends their unbeaten run at home, while Zamora Barinas will take confidence from their resilient performance on the road.