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Academia, Anzoátegui, and Estudiantes Claim First Wins in Torneo Clausura 2026

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Academia, Anzoátegui, and Estudiantes secured their first victories in the Torneo Clausura 2026.
  • The teams had a mixed start to the season, with some drawing and others losing their opening matches.
  • These wins came in the second round of the league, boosting the teams' standings.

Academia Puerto Cabello, Anzoátegui FC, and Estudiantes de Mérida have all secured their first wins of the Torneo Clausura 2026. The trio of Venezuelan clubs had a challenging start to the league campaign, with Estudiantes managing only a single point in the opening round, while Anzoátegui and Academia Puerto Cabello both suffered defeats.

However, the second round saw a turnaround for these teams. On August 6, Estudiantes de Mérida defeated Zamora FC, Anzoátegui FC secured a victory against Rayo Zuliano, and Academia Puerto Cabello triumphed over Caracas FC. These results mark a significant improvement for the clubs after their initial struggles.

The victories are crucial for the teams as they aim to climb the league standings in the Torneo Clausura. The league continues with further matches, and these wins provide a much-needed boost in confidence and points for Academia, Anzoátegui, and Estudiantes.

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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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