The most fascinating duel on Day 5 was left to duty earlier, as Olimpia failed to maintain their winning streak in the 2022 opener and Real Spain were the protagonists with a 1-1 draw at the Celado Ugles National Stadium.
Both teams came to the CONCACAF league against Municipal and Cartagena in the middle of the week with complicated matches, in the corner of their eyes they planned the second leg on Wednesday for a ticket to the quarterfinals.
Gerry Bengtsson was the first to reach danger for Olimpia after Jorge Benguetche’s excellent clearance, however the experienced striker lifted his powerful left foot inside the area in the 5th minute.
The goal came in the 18th minute when Bengueche got behind Michael Cirinos, who finished off Tevron Garcia’s mark at close range.
Subsequently, Brian Beckels came close to increasing the score, but he was late for the crowd and under pressure from the rival after Edwin Rodriguez’s free kick.
Lyon enjoyed a positive first half going into the locker room, lifting everyone off their seats with a superb goal in the 44th minute from Aurinegro striker Yazon Mejia’s free kick, where Eric Menziere decorated the action with his flight, all 1. -1.
Second time
In the second half, the clubs devoted themselves to a fierce fight for the ball, a modern classic scene was set aside. Brian Moya came on for the Whites, making no impact on the scoreboard, and Jove Benavidez’s presence didn’t weigh on the Arinegros.
Emotions came to a head on 20 minutes when Bengsson missed a clear chance after Jose Mario Pinto’s cross and his header went wide, he was alone and put it away.
But after Jove Benavides took a free kick, Olympic goalkeeper Eric Menjivar was the man of the match as Costa Rican Heyrel Saravia rose to head powerfully and the goalkeeper deflected a well-placed corner kick.
Already in the final, Yasen Mejia appeared with an individual performance, he drew towards the goal and Eric Menjivar doubled the chance with the desire for a huge victory at the Capital Stadium.
With Armando Castro’s final whistle, Lion continues to lead the championship and has reached 13 points, while the engine is fourth in the 2022 inaugural race with eight units.
On Thursday, Sempedrano will face Cartagena in the second leg of the CONCACAF League round of 16 at the “Fello” Mesa stadium in Morazán, starting at 4:00 pm.
Olimpia will host Municipal Celato Ugles at 8:00pm on the same day in a decisive game for the ticket to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF League, the first match ended in a 2-2 draw at Dorotio Guamuche Flores.
-Data sheet:
1 – Olympia: Edrick Menjívar, Jamir Maldonado (Mayrlon Núñez, min. 46), Bryan Beckeles, André Orellana, Carlos Sánchez (Moisés Rodríguez, min. 60), Germán Mejía, Boniek García, Edwin Rodríguez. (Jose Mario Pinto, min. 66), Jorge Bengueche (Brian Moya, min. 46) and Jerry Bengtson.
Trainer: Peter Troglio.
Yellow: Jameer Maldonado and Brian Beckels.
Red: No.
1 – Royal Spain: Luis Lopez, Franklin Flores, Devron Garcia, Tariqson Vulto, Yazon Mejia, Michael Garcia (Joe Benavides, min. 51), Gerson Chavez (Junior Garcia, min. 67), Anfronid Tatum, Carlos Ramiron, Carlos, Carlos, .76) and Pedro Pace (Miguel Carrasco, min.51).
Trainer: Hector Vargas.
Yellow: Yason Mejia, Devron Garcia and Carlos Mejia.
Red: Junior Lagayo (double yellow) and was a substitute.
Stadium: National Chelato Uclés.
Referee: Armando Castro.
