GV San José defeated FC Universitario 2-1 in the Liga de Futbol Profesional after overcoming an early away goal and converting key second-half opportunities. FC Universitario took the lead in the 27th minute through an unavailable scorer. GV San José responded with goals from unavailable scorers in the 59th and 85th minutes to secure the win.

First-Half Flow and Early Setbacks

The match began with FC Universitario earning a corner in the 16th minute. GV San José received a yellow card in the 18th minute. Another corner went to GV San José in the 25th minute before FC Universitario scored their opening goal in the 27th minute. FC Universitario added a corner later in the half. The first half ended with GV San José trailing 0-1 despite the home side attempting to build pressure through set pieces.

Second-Half Turnaround and Decisive Moments

The second half opened with FC Universitario awarded a penalty kick in the 50th minute. GV San José picked up a yellow card in the 52nd minute. GV San José were then awarded a penalty in the 57th minute. The home side equalized through an unavailable scorer in the 59th minute. FC Universitario earned two corners in the 67th and 69th minutes while GV San José received another yellow card in the 70th minute. GV San José earned a penalty in the 84th minute and took the lead via an unavailable scorer in the 85th minute. A final yellow card was shown to GV San José in the 86th minute and FC Universitario were awarded a late penalty. Six minutes of injury time were added as the clock reached 90+6 before the final whistle.

Standout Statistics and Takeaway

GV San José finished with three yellow cards compared to one for FC Universitario. The home side recorded two corners while the visitors had four. GV San José attempted two penalty kicks and FC Universitario attempted one. The sequence of set-piece opportunities and disciplinary events shaped a match that swung decisively in the final half hour. For more Liga de Futbol Profesional coverage, live scores and tips visit AltBets.