Deportivo Miranda 1 – 0 Marítimo de La Guaira

Venezuela Segunda División delivered a tightly contested affair early on 11 May 2026, as Deportivo Miranda edged past Marítimo de La Guaira with a solitary goal at the Estadio Brígido Iriarte. The home side made the most of their limited chances to claim a vital three points in the mid-table battle.

Match Overview

The match, played under the floodlights in Caracas, saw both teams adopt cautious approaches in the opening exchanges. Deportivo Miranda, seeking to build momentum after a mixed run of results, controlled possession without creating clear-cut opportunities. Marítimo de La Guaira, organised and compact, looked dangerous on the counter but lacked the final ball.

The decisive moment arrived in the 63rd minute. A well-worked move down the right flank saw the Miranda winger deliver a low cross into the box, where striker Jhon Pérez arrived unmarked to slot home from six yards. Marítimo pushed forward in the closing stages but found the home defence resolute, with goalkeeper Luis Terán making a crucial late save to preserve the clean sheet.

Key Stats and Implications

• Possession: Deportivo Miranda 54% – 46% Marítimo de La Guaira
• Shots on target: 4 – 2 in favour of the home side
• Yellow cards: 3 – 2; a physical contest that never boiled over

The result lifts Deportivo Miranda into the top half of the Segunda División standings, while Marítimo de La Guaira remain in the relegation conversation. For Marítimo, the failure to convert defensive solidity into points will be a concern as the season enters its decisive phase.

Player of the Match

Centre-back Andrés Rivas deserves special mention for his commanding performance. He won every aerial duel and made timely interceptions to neutralise the Marítimo attack, earning the clean sheet that underpinned the victory.