Panama City,Panama – Real España defeated Plaza Amador 1-0 tonight at Rommel fernández Stadium,tying the Central American Cup quarterfinal series 1-1 on aggregate,sending the tie to a penalty shootout.
The Honduran side’s victory forces a decisive penalty shootout after a tense match marked by disallowed goals and near misses. Plaza Amador, aiming to advance, faced a determined Real España squad eager to equalize the series following Plaza Amador’s 1-0 win in the first leg.
45+6′ A crucial save by Real España’s goalkeeper denied Plaza Amador a late first-half goal. Everardo Rose’s attempt was thwarted, keeping the score at 0-0.
45′ Darixon attempted a second goal for Real España, but his strong shot went wide.
43′ Gooooolllll of Real España! Jhow Benavídez successfully converted a penalty, deceiving the goalkeeper and leveling the aggregate score at 1-1.
41′ ¡PENAAAALLLLL! A penalty was awarded to Real España after Nixon cruz was fouled during a swift attack, with Plaza Amador’s goalkeeper Samuel Castañeda bringing down the attacker.
35′ A goal by José Murillo for Plaza Amador was disallowed due to an offside call.
34′ Everardo Rose created a perilous play, leaving his defender behind, but his shot was saved by the Honduran goalkeeper.
31′ Plaza amador missed a scoring prospect as Aimar Sánchez failed to capitalize on a chance.
29′ Buba López made a remarkable save for Real España, displaying feline reflexes to deny a shot from Everardo Rose that deflected off a defender.
20′ real España had their clearest chance of the match with a double attempt in the penalty area, but Castañeda secured the ball.
19′ Plaza Amador’s Everardo Rose entered the Real España penalty area, cut inside, and shot, but the ball went outside.
12′ Real España was saved by the crossbar as Jorlián Sánchez’s header hit the woodwork.
7′ Plaza Amador maintained pressure, attempting to quickly close out the series.
BEGAN! Plaza Amador and Real España commenced the return leg of the Central American Cup quarterfinals at Rommel Fernández Stadium.
Both teams took the field, with Plaza Amador in white and Real España in their traditional aurinegro (gold and black) colors.
Both clubs completed their warm-up exercises prior to kickoff at Rommel Fernández.
Alignment of Plaza Amador: Samuel Castañeda; Aimar Sánchez, Omar Córdoba, Jimar Sánchez, Joel Lara, jorian Sánchez, Everardo Rose, abdul Knight, Alberto Quintero, José Murillo and Eric Davis.
