José Mena’s prominence established him as the best player of the match. The Municipal defender was important for scoring 1 goal.
Darwin Torres was also a crucial figure on defense during the match. The Municipal defender was important.
Guastatoya’s coach, Luis Molina, arranged a 4-3-3 formation on the field with Rubén Escobar in goal; Joshua Ubico, Keyner Agustín, Emanuel Yori and Víctor Armas on the defensive line; Yordin Hernández, José Almanza and Denilson Sánchez in the middle; and Nelson García, Víctor Ávalos and Keyshwen Arboine in attack.
For their part, those led by Mario Acevedo stood with a 4-5-1 strategy with Braulio Linares between the three sticks; César Calderón, Nicolás Samayoa, Darwin Torres and Aubrey David in defense; Jonathan Franco, Rodrigo Saravia, John Méndez, Cristian Hernández and Rudy Muñoz in the midfield; and José Martínez up front.
The match at the David Cordon Hichos stadium was directed by referee Julio Luna.
Municipal started better and took advantage in the match against Guastatoya. Next Sunday, May 3, the second leg will be played to find out which of the teams qualifies for the Semifinals.
Changes in Guastatoya
- 71′ 2T – José Almanza came out for Kevin Fernández and Yordin Hernández for Marlon Sequén
- 93′ 2T – Víctor Armas came out for Jordy Cifuentes
Reprimanded in Guastatoya:
- 20′ 2T José Almanza, 31′ 2T Víctor Armas and 50′ 2T Joshua Ubico
Expelled in Guastatoya:
- 43′ 2T Rubén Escobar (Direct red)
Changes in Municipal
- 46′ 1T – José Martínez came out for Jefry Bantes and Darwin Torres for José Mena
- 69′ 2T – Rudy Muñoz came out for Yasnier Matos
- 83′ 2T – John Méndez came on for José Morales, Cristian Hernández came on for Rudy Barrientos and Nelson García came on for Ariel Lon
Reprimanded in Municipal:
- 5′ 2T José Mena, 10′ 2T Nicolás Samayoa and 28′ 2T Aubrey David
Expelled in Municipal:
- 43′ 2T José Morales (Direct red)