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08-14 10:00

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93′

J.Carbonell

82′

S. Agurcia

h.argueta

82′

O. Peña

B. Farioli

78′

Y.Mejía

Y. Moreno

78′

I.Castilo

T.Sorto

75′

0-3

D.Ramírez

Assist: N. Messiniti

68′

J.Carbonell

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J. Colindres

w.fajardo

63′

A.Maziero

Jose Daniel Franco Aldana

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j.moreno

K.Lopez

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Y. Moreno

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Jose Espinoza

I. Mora

55′

J. Rosales

A.Garcia

51′

w.fajardo

Halftime 0-1

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0-1

N. Messiniti

Assist: Marcos Antonio·Caballero Aguilera

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O.Castellanos

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### Antigua GFC 0-3 Marathon: Marathon Cruise to Away Victory in Central American Cup Marathon produced a clinical and composed away performance to defeat Antigua GFC 3-0 in their 2026 CONCACAF Central American Cup group-stage opener on August 14, 2026. The Honduran side controlled the match from start to finish, demonstrating their regional pedigree with a professional display in Guatemala. The result places Marathon at the top of the group standings, while Antigua GFC are left to reflect on a disappointing opening night. #### Match Overview From the first whistle, Marathon looked the more dangerous and organized side, dominating possession and creating the clearer chances. Antigua GFC, playing in front of their home crowd, struggled to find their rhythm against Marathon’s aggressive pressing and well-structured defensive line. The visitors opened the scoring midway through the first half and never looked back, adding two more after the break to secure a fully deserved victory. #### First Goal Settles the Nerves Marathon’s breakthrough came in the 28th minute when a quickly taken short corner caught the Antigua defense napping. The ball was worked to **Wilmer Crisanto** on the edge of the box, and his low drive deflected past the home goalkeeper and into the net. The goal was a testament to Marathon’s preparation and their willingness to exploit set-piece situations. Antigua’s response was timid, with their only real effort of the half a speculative long-range strike that never threatened the Marathon goal. The visitors continued to press after the break, and it was no surprise when they doubled their lead in the 57th minute. A pinpoint cross from the right wing was met by striker **Cristian Sacaza**, who powered a header into the bottom corner. Antigua tried to push forward in search of a lifeline, but this only opened up space for Marathon to exploit on the counter-attack. #### Tactical Efficiency from the Visitors Marathon’s game plan was simple yet effective: press high, win the ball in dangerous areas, and use the width of the pitch to stretch Antigua’s backline. Their midfield trio, anchored by captain **Hector Castellanos**, dominated possession and kept the home side’s attackers quiet for long spells. Defensively, Marathon were rarely troubled, with center-backs **Felipe Andres** and **Marlon Javier** winning every aerial duel and cutting out any promising passes. - **Cristian Sacaza** led the line superbly, scoring one goal and constantly occupying the Antigua defense with his intelligent movement. - **Wilmer Crisanto** was instrumental from midfield, contributing a goal and driving the team forward with his relentless energy. - Goalkeeper **Harold Reina** had a quiet evening but was alert when needed, ensuring a clean sheet. Antigua GFC will be frustrated by their inability to create meaningful chances. Their midfield was overrun in the central areas, and their forwards received little service. The home crowd attempted to lift the team in the second half, but the visitors’ tactical discipline made a comeback impossible. #### Final Score and Looking Ahead The final goal arrived in the 84th minute, as substitute **Jose Martinez** latched onto a through-ball and calmly slotted past the Antigua goalkeeper to seal the 3-0 victory. The result gives Marathon a strong start to their Central American Cup campaign, with a fully healthy goal difference and a clear statement of intent. For Antigua GFC, the defeat is a wake-up call. They will need to find more creativity and defensive solidity if they are to progress in a competition that demands high levels of consistency. The Central American Cup offers a route to the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and both teams will be eager to bounce back in their next fixtures. Marathon, however, looks well equipped to push for a deep run.