Juticalpa FC defeats Lobos UPNFM 1-0 in Apertura tournament

Juticalpa FC secured its first victory of the 2026 Apertura tournament with a 1-0 win against Lobos de la UPNFM at the Estadio Juan Ramón Brevé Vargas. The decisive goal was scored in the 88th minute by midfielder Junior Padilla, who connected with a header following a corner kick delivered by Cristian Sacaza.

The match was characterized by a slow pace and significant intervention from the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The technology played a central role by overturning two potential scoring opportunities and reviewing a penalty claim for Juticalpa that was ultimately dismissed. This result allows Juticalpa FC to move out of the bottom position in the standings, while Lobos de la UPNFM remains without a win in the current championship.