LDF Apertura: Cibao FC wins late while Atlántico and Jarabacoa draw

In the ninth round of the Liga Dominicana de Fútbol (LDF) Apertura tournament, Cibao FC secured a 2-1 away victory against Delfines del Este. After trailing 1-0 following a goal by Emmanuel Gómez, Cibao FC equalized in the 86th minute through Edwarlyn Reyes. Darwin Palomeque scored the decisive winning goal in stoppage time (90+5'). This victory brings Cibao FC to 17 points.

In another LDF matchup, Atlántico FC and Jarabacoa FC played to a 2-2 draw at the Estadio Leonel Placido. The match was marked by disciplinary issues, including a red card for a Jarabacoa defender in the 13th minute and a later expulsion for Atlántico's Jesús Rosa. Despite the numerical disadvantages, both teams managed to score, with Patrickson Nore and Judrian Reyes scoring for Atlántico, while Richerly de los Santos and Fernando de Luca scored for Jarabacoa.