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Plaza Amador defeats Xelajú MC 5-2 in Copa Centroamericana
Plaza Amador secured a 5-2 victory over Xelajú MC at the Rommel Fernández Stadium during the third matchday of the Copa Centroamericana 2026. The match, part of Group A, saw Xelajú take an early lead through Stiven Cárdenas in the 21st minute.
Plaza Amador responded before halftime with two goals from Everardo Rose, turning the score to 2-1. Although Diego Casas equalized for Xelajú in the 52nd minute, the Panamanian side regained control. Yoameth Murillo scored in the 64th minute, followed by a long-range strike from Daivis Murillo in the 68th minute.
A late own goal by Xelajú goalkeeper Minor Álvarez finalized the 5-2 scoreline. The defeat places Xelajú MC in a critical position, facing potential elimination from the tournament unless they win their remaining two matches.
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Everardo Rose · Plaza Amador · Rommel Fernández Stadium · Stiven Cárdenas · Xelajú MC
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The loss leaves Xelajú MC at risk of elimination from Group A of the Copa Centroamericana 2026. emisorasunidas.com · www.panamaamerica.com.pa
- [● 2 SOURCES] Stiven Cárdenas scored the opening goal for Xelajú MC in the 21st minute. emisorasunidas.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Yoameth Murillo scored for Plaza Amador in the 64th minute. emisorasunidas.com · www.panamaamerica.com.pa
- [● 2 SOURCES] Everardo Rose scored two goals for Plaza Amador. emisorasunidas.com · www.panamaamerica.com.pa
- [● 3 SOURCES] Daivis Murillo scored for Plaza Amador in the 68th minute. emisorasunidas.com · www.panamaamerica.com.pa
- [● 2 SOURCES] Xelajú goalkeeper Minor Álvarez scored an own goal. emisorasunidas.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Diego Casas scored an equalizer for Xelajú MC in the 52nd minute. emisorasunidas.com · www.panamaamerica.com.pa
- [● 3 SOURCES] Plaza Amador defeated Xelajú MC with a score of 5-2. emisorasunidas.com · www.panamaamerica.com.pa