Deportivo Táchira of Venezuela earned a hard-fought 1-0 away win against Colombian side Deportes Tolima in the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores on February 27, 2026. The match's only goal came in the 35th minute when Táchira's forward latched onto a long ball over the top and finished calmly past the advancing keeper. Tolima dominated possession for the remainder of the match, creating several chances, but found the Venezuelan defense and goalkeeper in inspired form, with a point-blank save in the 70th minute preserving the lead. This result was a major upset and a fantastic start to the group stage for Deportivo Táchira, securing three vital away points. For Deportes Tolima, it was a disappointing home defeat that put immediate pressure on their hopes of advancing from the group.