BARQUISIMETO (Interstat) — Lara defeated Zamora II 2-0 on Sunday at Estadio Farid Richa, using two second-half goals to secure the home victory. After a scoreless first half, Lara broke through in the 61st minute and added another in the 74th. The hosts controlled the match and kept Zamora II off the scoreboard. Lara improved to 1-0 in this competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Zamora II fell to 0-1 in this competition and 0-1 across all competitions. Lara had lost its previous match at Rayo Zuliano. Lara will next host Urena in Copa Venezuela. Zamora II could not score in either half and finished without a goal. Lara’s two goals came after halftime and decided the contest. The home side preserved the clean sheet over the final stages and closed out the match. Zamora II did not create a clear chance after the interval and could not reduce the deficit.