Estudiantes Merida FC claimed a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Academia Puerto Cabello in the Venezuela Primera Division on February 28, 2026. The match, kicking off at 07:30, was a tightly contested battle where the visitors showed great character to come away with all three points. Academia Puerto Cabello took the lead, putting Estudiantes Merida under pressure, but the away side responded with two well-taken goals to turn the game around. This comeback victory highlighted Estudiantes Merida's resilience and ability to win on the road, providing a significant boost to their league campaign. For the home side, it was a disappointing result after taking an early lead in front of their own fans.