Deportivo La Guaira and Bolívar played to a 1-1 draw during a Copa Libertadores Group C match on May 6, 2026 [1].

The result impacts the standings for Group C as both teams fight for advancement in the tournament's group stage.

The match took place at the Estadio Olímpico de la UCV in Caracas, Venezuela [2]. Deportivo La Guaira took an early lead when José Alí Meza scored in the 31st minute [1]. The home side maintained that advantage for the majority of the contest, holding the lead through the end of regulation time.

Bolívar pushed for an equalizer as the game entered its final moments. Leonel Justiniano scored in the 90+4 minute of stoppage time to level the score [1]. The late goal ensured the match ended in a 1-1 draw [1].

Both clubs now face the challenge of securing more points in the remaining Group C fixtures to avoid elimination. The late equalizer prevents either side from claiming a decisive victory in this leg of the competition.

“The match ended in a 1-1 draw”

The draw keeps both teams in contention within Group C, but the late equalizer denies Deportivo La Guaira a critical home victory. For Bolívar, the stoppage-time goal prevents a damaging loss and maintains their momentum in the 2026 Copa Libertadores tournament.