Tegucigalpa, Honduras – Real España and Plaza Amador battled to a scoreless draw in the first leg of their Central American Cup quarterfinal series Tuesday night at the Morazán Stadium, a result that leaves Plaza Amador facing an uphill battle in the return leg. Despite several clear chances, particularly for Real España, neither side could find the back of the net.
The 0-0 tie puts Real españa in a favorable position heading to Panama for the second leg, needing only a goal to advance. However, Plaza Amador will look to capitalize on home-field advantage and exploit Real EspañaS missed opportunities from Tuesday’s contest.This first leg sets the stage for a decisive return match with elimination implications.
Match Highlights:
* first Half: Real España dominated the first half, creating multiple scoring opportunities. Gustavo Moura missed a header in the 34th minute, and a shot from Quintero Negritillo hit the crossbar in the 53rd minute.
* Second half: Plaza Amador pressed more in the second half, but Real España continued to threaten.
* Substitutions: Plaza Amador substituted Ricardo Phillips and Yoameth Murillo for Alberto Quintero and Joel Lara in the 72nd minute. real España brought on Dixon Ramírez for Bryan Moya at the start of the second half (46′).
* Discipline: Carlos Mejía (66′) and Bryan Moya (41′) of Real España received yellow cards.
* Lineups:
* Plaza Amador: Samuel Castañeda, Omar Córdoba, Jimar Omar Sánchez, Aimar Omar Sánchez, Eric Davis, Joel Francisco Lara, Abdul Gadiel Knight, Alberto Quintero, Jose Murillo, Everardo Ernesto Rose, Jorlian Sánchez.
* real España: Luis López, Mayor Núñez, devron García, Daniel aparicio, Franklin Flores, Jack Jean-Baptiste, Jhow Benavídez, Nixon Cruz, Darixon Ramírez, Brayan Moya, Gustavo Souza.
