Alianza San Salvador secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over CD Cacahuatique in the El Salvador Primera División on Thursday, March 19, 2026, strengthening their position at the top of the league table. The match, played at the Estadio Cuscatlán, saw the hosts dominate early possession and were rewarded with an opening goal from a deflected shot in the 25th minute. Cacahuatique, however, shocked the home supporters by equalizing against the run of play just before halftime with a superb long-range strike. The second half was a tense affair, but Alianza's quality eventually told as they scored the winner from the penalty spot with fifteen minutes remaining after a handball was spotted by the assistant referee. The visitors pushed for a second equalizer but found Alianza's defense resolute, with the home goalkeeper making a critical stop in stoppage time to seal the three points. This result extends Alianza's lead at the summit of the Primera División, while Cacahuatique remains in a precarious position near the bottom of the table. The Alianza manager highlighted his team's patience and mentality to grind out the win, while the Cacahuatique coach pointed to the controversial penalty decision as a turning point in a match where his team showed great fight.