Motagua defeats Alianza FC 3-0 in Central American Cup

Motagua secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Alianza FC in the first leg of the CONCACAF Central American Cup quarterfinals. The goals for the Honduran side were scored by Óscar Padilla Discua, Jefryn Macías, and Alejandro Reyes, who sealed the win in the 85th minute.

Following the match, Alejandro Reyes cautioned against complacency, noting that a three-goal deficit can be overturned in a short period. He emphasized that the team must maintain focus and treat the upcoming return leg in El Salvador with the seriousness of a final.

The defeat places Alianza on the brink of elimination. Historical data indicates that Salvadoran clubs have struggled in such scenarios, having lost 10 two-legged knockout series after losing the first leg to Honduran opponents, with only one successful comeback recorded in 1981.