Alianza San Salvador edged a five-goal thriller, defeating Fuerte San Francisco 3-2 in the El Salvador Primera Division on March 8, 2026. In a match that swung back and forth, the historic club Alianza ultimately showed their experience to secure a vital three points at home. Fuerte San Francisco shocked the home crowd by taking an early lead, but Alianza responded with two quick goals to go into halftime ahead. The visitors leveled the score early in the second half, setting up a tense finale. The winner came from the penalty spot for Alianza with about twenty minutes remaining after a handball was spotted by the assistant referee. San Francisco pushed hard for a second equalizer, but Alianza's defense held firm under intense pressure. The win keeps Alianza San Salvador in the hunt at the top of the table, while Fuerte San Francisco's brave effort ultimately yielded no points.