CD FAS secured a solid 3-1 home win against Fuerte San Francisco in the El Salvador Primera Division on March 23, 2026. The historic club from Santa Ana returned to winning ways with an attacking performance that overcame a brief second-half scare from the visitors. FAS opened the scoring in the first half with a powerful header from a corner, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. They quickly extended their advantage after the restart with a low driven shot from the edge of the box. Fuerte San Francisco showed resilience, pulling a goal back against the run of play in the 65th minute to set up a tense finale. However, FAS sealed the victory in the 85th minute, restoring their two-goal cushion with a breakaway goal to settle the nerves of the home fans. A key controversy involved a potential penalty appeal for San Francisco that was waved away by the referee, a decision that drew strong protests from the visiting bench. The match was a tale of efficiency for FAS, who converted their major chances despite not having overwhelming possession. This result strengthens CD FAS's standing in the Primera Division table, keeping them in the hunt for the playoff positions, while Fuerte San Francisco remains in a battle near the bottom. The FAS manager highlighted his team's response after conceding, while the San Francisco coach pointed to missed opportunities in the first half.