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Venezuela Primera Division Wrap: Zamora trump Trujillanos to go top

Ricardo Clarke starred with two goals as Zamora easily accounted for Trujillanos 5-2 at the Estadio Rafael Agustin Tovar, which was enough to send the hosts two points clear at the summit.

The result, Zamora's ninth consecutive league victory on home soil, put an end to Trujillanos' five-game winning streak.

Noel Sanvicente's men made a dream start to proceedings after Juan Falcon opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Clarke double the home side's advantage six minutes later.

Mayker Gonzalez pulled a goal back for Trujillanos but Zamora restored their two-goal buffer within seven minutes courtesy of Clarke's second.

Freddys Arrieta struck before the interval to offer some to Pedro Vera's team but second-half goals from Pedro Ramirez and John Murillo ensured a memorable night for the home faithful.

But Richard Paez's outfit could not break through at the Estadio Jose Antonio Anzoategui.