Urena SC 0–0 Trujillanos | Venezuela Cup | 9 July 2026

At the Estadio Polideportivo de Ureña, Urena SC and Trujillanos played out a goalless draw in a Venezuela Cup fixture that lacked goals but not effort. Both teams battled hard but struggled to find any rhythm in the final third.

Match Overview

Urena SC, playing on their home artificial turf, looked to utilise speed and direct play, but Trujillanos were well-organised and rarely gave away dangerous fouls. The match was physical from the start, with several stoppages for knocks and tactical fouls. In the end, neither side could produce a moment of magic to separate the teams.

Key Moments

• 28th minute – Urena’s striker latched onto a through ball but shot weakly at the goalkeeper from a tight angle.
• 44th minute – Trujillanos’ best chance: a curling free kick from the left wing that was tipped over the bar by the home keeper.
• 62nd minute – A defensive error from Trujillanos gave Urena a free header six yards out, but it was directed straight at the grateful keeper.
• 90th minute – A late scramble in the Trujillanos box ended with the ball being hacked clear as both teams settled for the point.

Tactical Story

Urena SC set up in a 4-2-3-1, trying to exploit the flanks, but Trujillanos’ full-backs stayed deep to double up. Trujillanos played a 4-1-4-1 defensive block, concentrating on stopping Urena’s creative midfielder from turning. Without a clear plan for sustained possession, the game became a midfield tussle with few penetrative passes.

Standout Players

Urena SC’s central defender was outstanding, winning every aerial duel and making crucial interceptions. Trujillanos’ goalkeeper kept his second clean sheet of the tournament with a composed display. The lack of incision in the final third, however, frustrated the few fans in attendance.

Table & Season Impact

Urena SC remain winless after two group games, sitting at the bottom with one point. Trujillanos are just above them on the same number of points. This result does little for either team’s ambitions, and both will need to take more risks in upcoming fixtures to keep their Venezuela Cup campaigns alive. The group looks wide open, but draws are not enough.