National League | Day 10 leaves arbitral controversies, surprises and changes in the standings

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National League | Day 10 leaves arbitral controversies, surprises and changes in the standings

Day 10 of the Clausura 2025 Tournament of the National League left Emotions, arbitration controversies and results that begin to define the struggle for the top and permanence. With several teams fighting for the lead and others trying to escape from the lower zone, the date was loaded with intensity on each court.

The day began on Saturday with the Victoria of Imperial 1-0 over Xelajú Mc at the José Ángel Rossi stadium. A controversial penalty, converted by Delfino Álvarez at minute 71he gave the three points to the blue princes, who added their second consecutive victory and remained in the fight for the top positions. Xelajú, meanwhile, stayed with 12 points.

Sunday opened with a surprise. Xinabajul beat Guastatoya 2-1 in a visitor, in a key duel for permanence. José Sánchez, at minute 86, scored the victory goal for the X, who played the last minutes with 10 men. For Guastatoya, this defeat means a hard blow, since it remains in the lower part of the accumulated table, seeing the first division closer and closer.

In another important duel, Communications managed to break his bad streak and beat Malacateco 2-1 In the final minutes. Yunior Pérez advanced the bulls with a goal that generated controversy for a possible offsidewhich unleashed the discontent of the cream fans. However, Wilson Pineda tied 75 ‘and Eddy Palencia, 89’, scored the winning goal.

The most anticipated game of the day ended in a goalless draw. Marquense and Municipal matched 0-0 in a duel that had the referees as protagonists. The lions were annulled a goal in the first half for an out of the non -existent place, And in the second half, the referee did not grant somewhat legitimate of César Archila, despite the fact that the ball had crossed the goal line.

With this result, Municipal continues leader with 18 points, while Marquense goes up to third place with 16, surpassed by Antigua GFC by goals difference.

The tournament continues to red, with an intense fight in the upper part and with several teams suffering in the descent zone. Day 10 made it clear that each point will be decisive in the final stretch of the championship.

This is the table after 10 days played

Position Equipment PJ DIF Pts
1. Municipal 9 +7 18
2. Ancient 8 +7 16
3. Marquense 9 +3 16
4. Imperial Cobán 9 0 16
5. Malacateco 9 +1 13
6. Xelajú 9 +6 12
7. Communications 8 0 10
8. Mixco 8 -2 9
9. Xinabajul 9 -1 9
10. Guastatoya 9 -7 7
11. ACHUAPA 9 -4 6

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