Venezuelan Primera Division: Monagas SC 1-0 Academia Anzoategui Monagas SC claimed a narrow 1-0 home win over Academia Anzoategui in the Venezuelan Primera División, a result built on defensive solidity and a solitary first-half strike. The match, contested on March 15, 2026, was a tense affair with few clear opportunities, but the hosts did enough to secure three valuable points. The decisive goal arrived in the 35th minute, a swift counter-attack finished calmly by the Monagas striker after a precise through ball split the Anzoategui defense. The visitors enjoyed more possession in the second half as they searched for an equalizer, but they struggled to break down a well-organized Monagas backline. Monagas goalkeeper was called into action to make one crucial save late on, preserving the lead and the clean sheet. This win helps Monagas SC consolidate their position in the upper half of the table, while Academia Anzoategui's struggles on the road continue. The Monagas manager highlighted his team's tactical discipline and efficiency, while the Anzoategui coach lamented his side's inability to convert possession into meaningful chances in the final third.