TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras.- Olimpia won 2-1 against Honduras Progress for the fifth date of the Opening tournament in Honduras.
The rice team had taken the lead by scoring the 1-0 courtesy of Cristian Sacaza in the 39th minute, the striker took advantage of his speed to leave the Albos defense that dominated the game at the moment.
As expected, the team of Pedro Troglio was more incisive in the arch of Andrés Salazar. Jerry Bengtson had a very clear about the end of the first half and his shot went wide of the goal of the Honduras Progress.
Altamirano who entered for Lauro Chimilio, Got into the area and was brought down by Sacaza in the 50th minute. The referee whistles for a penalty Eddie Hernandez give away the throw when failing in front of the archer Salazar.
Pedro Troglio realized that he had to make some changes to take advantage of the mischief of José Mario Pinto, Who overflowed and dribbled on various sides of the National Stadium track.
Yustin Arbreda, who entered for Jerry Bengtson, he was the player that Olimpia needed to score a double at the time when the Albos could not find the way to the goal.
“I was happy because we were able to score and the team ended up getting all three points. We are making mistakes that are making us suffer more than we really have to suffer in matches,” Arbreda said at the end of the match.
Olympics added 8 points in the general table of the Inaugural tournament and placed fifth. His next rival will be against him Victory on Saturday 28 August.
That’s how the teams came out
Olympics: Edrick Manjívar, Gastón Díaz, Jonathan Pau, Johnny Leverón, José Mario Pinto, German Mejía, Lauro Chimilio, Edwin Rodríguez, Jerry Bengtson and Eddie Hernández. DT Pedro Troglio.
Honduras Progress: Andrés Salazar, Víctor Arauz, Edwin Maldonado, Arnaldo Urbina, Óscar Sales, Joan Bolaños, Julián Martínez, Óscar Lucumí, Cristian Sacaza, Óscar González and Tomàs Sorto.
the previous one
Olympics receive al ‘ Honduras Progress this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. National Stadium in the continuation of the day 5 from’ Inaugural tournament 2021.
Those led by Pedro Troglio they arrive at this encounter with the mission to raise head after the 3-2 defeat suffered in the national classic against Motagua.
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The old lion arrives as a clear favorite for tonight against the rice set, largely dominating the historical series of matches between the two in National Leaguel.
The progreseño equipment, of the hand of John Jairo López, reaches this commitment after beating 2-0 in Victory the weekend, thus obtaining its first triumph in the present match.
Those of the “Pearl of Ulúa” will seek to take advantage of the bad streak of Olympia in the current tournament and give the surprise tonight at the National Stadium.
historical series
Matches played: 30
Triumphs of Olympia: 17
Triumphs of Honduras Progress: 6
Ties: 7
Goals for Olimpia: 74
Goals for Honduras Progress: 34
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Match details
Rivals: Olimpia-Honduras Progress
Time: 7:30 PM
Stadium: National
Transmission: Tigo Sports
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