CD San Martín de Yacuiba snatched a 2-1 win over Unión Central in the Copa Simón Bolívar, with a late goal in the 87th minute breaking the deadlock after both sides had traded strikes either side of half-time.
The visitors went ahead just before the break, scoring in the 45th minute to lead 1-0 at half-time. Unión Central equalised six minutes into the second half, levelling at 1-1 in the 51st minute. With the game seemingly heading for a draw, CD San Martín de Yacuiba struck again in the 87th minute to secure the victory.
The match saw two red cards, one for each side in the 69th and 70th minutes, leaving both teams with ten men for the final stages. Corner kicks were evenly matched at six apiece, while offsides were zero for both teams, reflecting a tight contest where the visitors edged it with a decisive late goal.
