MÉRIDA, Venezuela (Interstat) — Caracas rallied for a 2-1 victory over Estudiantes Merida at Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano de Mérida on Wednesday. Christian Larotonda was Caracas’ top star, posting a 90-minute, two-goal statline and delivering the decisive strike in the 86th minute. Ronaldo Chacon had given Estudiantes Merida the lead with an 18th-minute goal. Caracas improved to 2-1 in this competition and 4-1 across all competitions. Estudiantes Merida fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-2-1 overall. Larotonda’s recent form included an assist against Rayo Zuliano. Caracas’ win followed a 2-1 result at Rayo Zuliano, a 3-1 loss at Aragua, a 4-1 home win over Zamora and a 1-0 home win over Yaracuyanos. Estudiantes Merida previously drew 2-2 with Metropolitanos and lost 2-1 at Monagas. Caracas is scheduled to host Dep. Tachira next. The result kept Estudiantes Merida without a win in the competition and overall this season.