Universitario de Sucre raced into a three-goal lead and then held off a spirited fightback from AD Fancesa to win 4-2 in the Copa Simón Bolívar. The home side took control early in the second half and seemed comfortable, but two quick goals from the visitors set up a tense finish.
The first goal came on 31 minutes to put Universitario ahead, with a second just before the hour and a third on 67 minutes making it 3-0. AD Fancesa pulled one back on 71 minutes and then struck again just a minute later to make it 3-2, setting up a frantic finale. But Universitario sealed the win with a fourth goal in the 90th minute.
Universitario dominated the corner count 7-5, reflecting their sustained pressure even after the visitors' comeback. The match saw five yellow cards, none of which led to a sending-off, as both sides competed vigorously until the final whistle.
