Rodrigo Pollero scored for Táchira in a Copa Libertadores match against The Strongest on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The game, a first-leg qualifier, saw Táchira capture the lead in front of their home fans at the Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo in San Cristóbal.
Pollero found the back of the net in the 31st minute, heading the ball past Luis Banegas after a promising attack. The goal gives Táchira a slight advantage heading into the second leg of this crucial tie. The Copa Libertadores is South America’s premier club competition, and these early qualifying rounds are fiercely contested.
22:52
⏱️ 22′ 2T: Corner for Táchira
Táchira has a corner kick. Carlos Sosa will take it.
22:51
🔁 21′ 2T: Substitution in Táchira
Luis González replaces Carlos Calzadilla for Táchira.
22:48
🔁 18′ 2T: Substitution in The Strongest
Raúl Castro comes on for Kevin Salvatierra for The Strongest.
22:48
🔁 18′ 2T: Substitution in The Strongest
Victor Cuellar replaces Carmelo Algarañaz for The Strongest.
22:47
🟨 17′ 2T: Yellow card for Kevin Salvatierra
Kevin Salvatierra (The Strongest) receives a yellow card from referee Derlis López López.
22:46
⏱️ 16′ 2T: Corner for Táchira
Táchira has a corner kick. Jairo Villalpando will take it.
22:43
🟨 13′ 2T: Yellow card for Guillermo Fratta
Guillermo Fratta (Táchira) is shown a yellow card by referee Derlis López López.
22:42
⏱️ 12′ 2T: Corner for Táchira
Táchira has a corner kick. Carlos Sosa will take it.
22:37
⏱️ 7′ 2T: Corner for The Strongest
The Strongest has a corner kick. Kevin Salvatierra will take it.
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⏱️ 6′ 2T: Corner for The Strongest
The Strongest has a corner kick. Kevin Salvatierra will take it.
22:31
🟨 1′ 2T: Yellow card for Widen Saucedo
Widen Saucedo (The Strongest) receives a yellow card from referee Derlis López López.
22:30
⏱️ Second half begins between Táchira and The Strongest
The second half is underway. Táchira and The Strongest are back in action.
22:19
⏱️ First half ends between Táchira and The Strongest
The first half concludes. Táchira and The Strongest head to the locker room.
22:12
⏱️ 42′ 1T: Corner for Táchira
Táchira has a corner kick. Carlos Sosa will take it.
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⏱️ 35′ 1T: Corner for Táchira
Táchira has a corner kick. Carlos Sosa will take it.
22:01
⚽ 31′ 1T: Goal for Táchira
GOAL for Táchira! Rodrigo Pollero rises above the defense and heads the ball past Luis Banegas.
21:47
⏱️ 17′ 1T: Corner for Táchira
Táchira has a corner kick. Jairo Villalpando will take it.
21:40
⏱️ 10′ 1T: Corner for Táchira
Táchira has a corner kick. Carlos Sosa will take it.
21:30
⏱️ Match begins between Táchira and The Strongest
The match is underway! Táchira and The Strongest are playing at the Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo, with Derlis López López officiating.
21:20
Captains of Táchira and The Strongest for the CONMEBOL – Copa Libertadores match
During today’s CONMEBOL – Copa Libertadores match, Adalberto Peñaranda will captain Táchira, while Jaime Arrascaita will captain The Strongest.
21:15
Confirmed Táchira lineup
Starting XI
- (50) Jesús Camargo
- (88) Delvin Alfonzo
- (4) Guillermo Fratta
- (2) Juan Sanchez
- (3) Lautaro Lusnig
- (20) Carlos Calzadilla
- (25) Agustín Pérez Siri
- (10) Carlos Sosa
- (7) Adalberto Peñaranda
- (8) Jairo Villalpando
- (9) Rodrigo Pollero
Substitutes
- (1) Alejandro Araque
- (6) Adrián Montañez
- (13) Pablo Camacho
- (44) Edicson Tamiche
- (45) Franco Provenzano
- (11) Luis González
- (23) Óscar Hernández
- (38) Gustavo Lozano
- (17) José Balza
- (19) Alexander Rondón Maneiro
- (22) Alexander Rondón Oliveros
- (27) Luis Zuñiga
Coach: Álvaro Recoba
21:15
Confirmed The Strongest lineup
Starting XI
- (1) Luis Banegas
- (22) Widen Saucedo
- (4) Martín Chiatti
- (2) José Moya
- (19) Carlos Roca
- (6) Jovani Welch
- (77) Víctor Ábrego
- (30) Jaime Arrascaita
- (8) Kevin Salvatierra
- (9) Carlos Ventura
- (11) Carmelo Algarañaz
Substitutes
- (12) Diego Valdivia
- (3) Pablo Pedraza
- (5) Adrián Jusino
- (7) Junior Romay
- (21) Fabricio Quaglio
- (10) Raúl Castro
- (15) Santiago Arce
- (16) Victor Cuellar
- (17) Adrián Estacio
- (18) Jonathan Bustos
- (26) Gabriel Sotomayor
Coach: Eduardo Villegas
20:10
Stadium for Táchira vs. The Strongest
Táchira vs. The Strongest will play the match at the Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo stadium, where Táchira will play as the home team.
19:50
Referee for Táchira vs. The Strongest
The referee for the match between Táchira vs. The Strongest will be Derlis López López
19:30
Time, TV for Táchira vs. The Strongest
Time: 21:30hs.
TV: Disney+ Premium
