PUERTO CABELLO, Venezuela (Interstat) — Puerto Cabello defeated visiting Rayo Zuliano 3-1 on Wednesday at Complejo Deportivo Socialista in a league match. Edwuin Pernia put the hosts ahead in the 20th minute, and Puerto Cabello doubled its lead in the 30th. Angel Cassu added the third in the 50th minute. Rayo Zuliano replied in the 64th minute but could not close the gap. Pernia and Cassu each scored for Puerto Cabello. Rayo Zuliano’s record in the competition is now 1-1-1, while Puerto Cabello is 1-0. Across all competitions, Rayo Zuliano stands at 1-3-1 and Puerto Cabello at 2-0-1. Puerto Cabello’s next match is at Monagas on Saturday in Primera División play. Rayo Zuliano entered after a home loss to Caracas, a scoreless draw at Trujillanos, a loss at Metropolitanos and a win over Lara. Puerto Cabello had drawn at home against Monagas and won at Trujillanos.