Antigua GFC 3-1 Marquense | Guatemala Liga Nacional Match Report

Antigua GFC delivered a dominant attacking display to defeat Marquense 3-1 at the Estadio Pensativo in the Guatemala Liga Nacional on July 25, 2026. The victory keeps Antigua in the title race, while Marquense remain deep in the relegation battle.

Match Overview

Antigua wasted no time asserting their superiority. In the 12th minute, José Martínez opened the scoring with a crisp volley from the edge of the area. Marquense equalized against the run of play in the 33rd minute through a Mario Rodríguez header from a corner, but Antigua regained the lead just before halftime when Carlos Aguilar produced a towering header from a free kick. The home side dominated the second half, and substitute Rodrigo Hernández sealed the win with a low drive in the 76th minute.

Key Moments

• 12' Goal: Martínez fires home a half-volley, 1-0.
• 33' Goal: Rodríguez equalizes for Marquense from a corner, 1-1.
• 44' Goal: Aguilar restores Antigua's lead with a powerful header, 2-1.
• 76' Goal: Hernández makes it 3-1 after good build-up play down the right.
• 81' Red Card: Marquense's Pedro López is sent off for a second yellow for dissent.

Tactical Story

Antigua head coach Roberto Morales set his team up in a 4-2-3-1 that emphasized width and quick combinations. Fullbacks Kendall González and Diego Ruiz overlapped frequently, creating overloads that overwhelms the Marquense defense. Marquense, in a 5-4-1, hoped to absorb pressure and hit on the break, but their equalizer was an isolated moment and they struggled to contain Antigua's movement in the final third after going 2-1 down. The sending off in the 81st minute ended any chance of a fightback.

Standout Players

• José Martínez (Antigua): The winger's goal and constant dribbling caused constant problems; he also provided the assist for Hernández's goal.
• Carlos Aguilar (Antigua): Dominated the aerial duels and scored a crucial header.
• Mario Rodríguez (Marquense): Scored the equalizer and worked tirelessly as a lone striker, but lacked service in the second half.

Season Impact

With the three points, Antigua GFC climb to third in the Liga Nacional standings, just two points behind leaders Municipal. Marquense remain anchored to the bottom of the table, now winless in their last six matches. The relegation pressure is mounting for the visitors, while Antigua can look forward with confidence to their upcoming clash against Comunicaciones.