MARACAY, Venezuela (Interstat) — Aragua defeated Mineros 3-0 on Sunday at Estadio Olímpico Hermanos Ghersi Páez, using three unanswered goals to secure the result. Aragua opened the scoring in the 12th minute, doubled its lead in the 40th and added a final goal in the 83rd. Mineros could not find a response and finished the match without a goal. The victory moved Aragua to 1-0 in the competition and 2-0 across all competitions. Mineros dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 1-1 overall. Aragua had previously won at Barquisimeto 4-1, while Mineros had beaten Monagas 1-0. Aragua will host Caracas in Copa Venezuela, while Mineros will visit Bolivar in Copa Venezuela. The home side controlled the scoring throughout and protected its clean sheet. Aragua’s defense held firm after the early breakthrough, and the hosts added late insurance. Mineros remained scoreless despite its efforts. Aragua sealed the win with the closing strike, finishing a dominant home performance.