PUERTO ORDAZ, Venezuela (Interstat) — Bolivar defeated Monagas B 2-1 on Sunday at CTE Cachamay, using a late goal to secure the home victory. Monagas B opened the scoring in the 13th minute, but Bolivar answered in the 23rd. Bolivar then found the winner in the 79th minute. Monagas B was reduced to 10 players after a red card in the 27th minute and lost another player to a red card in the 54th. Bolivar improved to 1-0 in the competition and overall. Monagas B fell to 1-1 in the competition and overall. The home side managed the closing stages after taking the lead, while Monagas B could not find an equalizer. Bolivar’s defense held firm in the final minutes, and the hosts secured the result. Monagas B’s previous result this season was a home win over Mineros. The game featured three goals and two red cards.