Xelajú controlled the match and complicated Marquense, who lost 2-0 at the Mario Camposeco stadium. At 19 minutes into the first half, Steven Cárdenas led the way to victory with an outstanding execution. Yair Jaén consolidated the victory from a penalty kick, scoring 2-0 in the 28th minute of the same stage.
Steven Cárdenas distinguished himself as the most outstanding player of the match. The Xelajú forward showed his best level by scoring 1 goal.
Yair Jaén was also important. The Xelajú forward scored 1 goal.
Xelajú’s technical director, Roberto Hernández, proposed a 4-3-3 strategy with Estuardo Chang in goal; Javier González, Manuel Romero, José Castañeda and Widvin Tebalan on the defensive line; Juan Cardona, Raúl Calderón and Jorge Aparicio in the middle; and Yilton Díaz, Steven Cárdenas and Yair Jaén in the attack.
For their part, those led by Omar Arellano Nuño stood with a 4-4-2 formation with Javier Colli between the three sticks; Marco Rodas, Fernando Fuentes, Carlos Estrada and Oscar Linton in defense; David Chuc, Josué Cano, William Amaya and Dylan Flores in the midfield; and Diego Casas and Juan Villalobos up front.
The judge selected for the match at the Mario Camposeco stadium was Wildomar Ramírez.
With this victory, Xelajú reached the Semifinals in the second leg and put an end to Marquense’s dream.
Changes in Xelajú
- 72′ 2T – Steven Cárdenas came out for Joffre Escobar
- 84′ 2T – Yair Jaén came out for Ricardo Marquez and Yilton Díaz for José Javier Longo
Reprimanded in Xelajú:
- 12′ 1T Steven Cárdenas, 22′ 1T José Castañeda, 21′ 2T Estuardo Chang, 26′ 2T Jorge Aparicio and 35′ 2T Joffre Escobar
Changes in Marquense
- 54′ 2T – Juan Villalobos came out for Elvi Elington
- 64′ 2T – Josué Cano came out for Andy Ruiz, José Castañeda for Denilson Ochaeta and Dylan Flores for Miguel Escobar
Reprimanded in Marquense:
- 7′ 1T Marco Rodas, 37′ 1T Omar Arellano Nuño, 11′ 2T Oscar Linton, 18′ 2T Fernando Fuentes, 27′ 2T Carlos Estrada and 29′ 2T Andy Ruiz
Expelled in Marquense:
- 30′ 2T Elvi Elington (Direct Red)