CD Choloma defeats Estrella Roja 2-0 to boost relegation fight

CD Choloma secured a vital 2-0 victory against Estrella Roja de Danlí during the eighth round of the 2026-2027 Apertura Tournament. The win at the Rubén Deras stadium provides the team with much-needed momentum in their effort to avoid relegation.

Despite heavy rain complicating the early stages of the match, the momentum shifted in the 43rd minute when Estrella Roja's Reinieri Mayorquín was sent off following a second yellow card. CD Choloma capitalized on the numerical advantage in the second half, with Jhoan Quejada scoring the opening goal in the 53rd minute. Lautaro Ferreira sealed the victory with a goal in the 88th minute.