MATURÍN, Venezuela (Interstat) — Puerto Cabello opened the Venezuelan Primera División season with a 2-1 upset victory over Monagas on Tuesday at Estadio Monumental de Maturín. Andrés Mehring gave the visitors an early lead in the 15th minute. Monagas equalized in the 71st minute on a goal from Mamadou Mbaye, but Puerto Cabello found a late winner to secure the three points. The result was a surprise after statistical models heavily favored Monagas to win. The match was a physical affair, featuring five yellow cards.