Suchitepéquez took advantage in the grand final of the Clausura 2026 of the First Division by beating Deportivo San Pedro 1-0 at the Carlos Salazar Hijo stadium in Mazatenango. The deer team managed to make a difference in a closely contested match, where both clubs showed tactical order and maintained intensity for much of the 90 minutes.
The only goal of the match came in the 51st minute through Armando Zamorano, who appeared at the most important moment of the match to break the tie and give peace of mind to the local team. The score ended up making the difference in an even duel with few clear scoring opportunities.
Deportivo San Pedro also competed with discipline and managed to keep the game close during several sections of the match. The Sampedran team tried to react after the goal and looked for an equalizer at the end of the duel, but they were unable to take advantage of their approaches as a visitor.
With this result, Suchitepéquez will have an advantage in the second leg scheduled for Sunday, May 24. While the Venados will seek to manage the difference, San Pedro will need to come back in front of their fans to win the title.
A final marked by promotion
Beyond the championship, both clubs are experiencing important moments in the season. Suchitepéquez is still fighting to get the promotion ticket to the National League and this final represents an important boost to face that challenge against Nueva Santa Rosa.
San Pedro, for its part, arrives calmly after securing its historic promotion to the National League last week. The Sampedran club has already fulfilled the main objective of the season and will now try to close the tournament by also lifting the title.
The second leg promises an intense atmosphere in San Pedro Sacatepéquez. The locals will need to win to turn the series around, while Suchitepéquez will seek to defend the minimal advantage achieved in Mazatenango to be crowned Clausura 2026 champion.