In a key duel of the 18th day of the Clausura 2025 tournament, Mixco and Municipal matched 1-1 at the Santo Domingo de Guzmán stadium. The meeting was closed, with few clear occasions, but that ended with emotions in the second half and a distribution of points that has implications in the fight for leadership and permanence.
The first half was very locked in the midfield, with both teams prioritizing the defensive order. The danger arrivals were scarce and none managed to impose clear domain. Mixco tried to harm the bands, while Municipal relied on the experience of its midfield, but without effectiveness in the last meters.
It was until Minute 73 That equality broke. Elieser Quiñónes He starred in a great play by the right wing and sent a center that ended in Municipal Autogoladvanceing the chicharronero picture. The local fans exploded in jubilation, seeing how his team got up to the leader of the championship.
However, the scarlet response was swift. Just five minutes later, to 78 ‘the defender José Mena He took advantage of a ball play to push the ball to the bottom of the network and mark the draw. With that goal, Municipal returned to control the rhythm of the game and sought the comeback.
The final minutes were marked by intensity. Municipal pushed with greater decision, but Mixco’s rear stood well and avoided any other damage. For their part, the locals also tried to take advantage of the spaces to the backlash, although without seriously disturbing Kenderson Navarro.
With this draw, Municipal remains leader of the tournament with 31 pointsbut now only three above Old GFChis closest persecutor. The Reds are still firm at the top, although they let out the opportunity to expand the difference in the table.
For Mixcothe point has an important value. Not only does it add in its struggle to classify the league, but in the accumulated table continues to move away from the descent positions. The team led by Fabricio Benitez now accumulates 41 points in the accumulated, winning air in a tournament that has been very demanding.
Santo Domingo de Guzmán witnessed an intense and even duel, where none managed to make a clear difference, but that leaves both teams with the aim of continuing to add in the final stretch of the regular phase of the Clausura 2025.
With this victory, Municipal adds 61 points in the accumulated table, its closest persecutor is ancient GFC, which yesterday reached 51 points.