Larotonda’s Late Brace Lifts Caracas Past Estudiantes Merida
MERIDA, Venezuela (Interstat) — Christian Larotonda scored twice, including an 86th-minute goal, and Caracas rallied past Estudiantes Merida 2-1 at Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano de Mérida on Wednesday. Estudiantes Merida had taken the lead through Ronaldo Chacon in the 18th minute, but Caracas answered late to secure the road result. Larotonda was Caracas’s top star, finishing with two goals over 90 minutes. His 86th-minute strike was the decisive listed goal in a match that saw Caracas overcome an early deficit. Chacon’s 18th-minute goal gave Estudiantes Merida the initial advantage before Caracas turned the game around. Caracas also counted Miguel Vegas, Jesus… Read more...
Top Statlines
- Christian Larotonda VEN-CARA 90min 2g
- Ronaldo Chacon VEN-ESTD 90min 1g
- S. Ramirez Holguin W. VEN-ESTD 90min 1g
Forecasting
ELO Probability
VEN-CARA 56.0%
Spread
VEN-ESTD -0.5
Projected Score
VEN-ESTD 1 VEN-CARA 1
Money Line
VEN-ESTD -112/VEN-CARA +266
Over/Under
2.5 (Over)
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