Alianza San Salvador secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over A.D. Isidro Metapan in the El Salvador Primera Division on February 5, 2026. This important win for Alianza came thanks to a late goal that broke the deadlock in a match that was crucial for their positioning near the top of the table. The match process began with Alianza taking an early lead through a penalty, but Metapan equalized against the run of play just before halftime with a clinical counter-attack. The second half was a tense battle, with the winner coming from a defensive error that was pounced upon by Alianza's forward, who slotted home calmly. A key focus point was a controversial VAR check that upheld Alianza's winning goal, much to the frustration of the Metapan players and bench. The three points propelled Alianza up the standings, while Metapan was left ruing missed chances to take something from the game. The Alianza manager praised his team's perseverance, and the Metapan coach pointed to a lapse in concentration for the decisive moment. Both teams fielded strong starting XIs, with Alianza's attacking quality proving the difference in the end.