Marquense defeats Cobán Imperial 2-1 in Apertura 2026

Marquense secured a 2-1 victory against Cobán Imperial during the fifth round of the Apertura 2026 tournament at the Marquesa de la Ensenada stadium. This win marks the second consecutive victory for the team led by manager Omar Arellano.

Marquense took an early lead when David Chuc converted a penalty in the 14th minute following a video review. David Grande extended the advantage to 2-0 in the 32nd minute with a header. Although Cobán Imperial increased their intensity in the second half, Marquense goalkeeper Gustavo Gutiérrez made several critical saves to protect the lead.

In the final minutes, Cobán Imperial managed to score through Uri Amaral in the 87th minute. The goal was initially ruled offside but was validated following a review by the FVS, creating a moment of controversy before the match concluded.