2026-01-07
Say hello to the two-time champion of Honduras! Olimpia did it again from the hand of the DT Eduardo Espinel and thousands of fans celebrated the conquest of the 40th cup in the history of the sports institution.
With a score of 1-0, León defeated Marathon at the Chelato Uclés National Stadium. The aggregate finished 3-2. The great hero of the felines was the extreme José Mario Pinto with his score in the second half and lethal against the green monster, who stopped in the capital and did not achieve it.
The desire to celebrate the Décima on the centenary was left behind, but without a doubt the eternal president Orinson Amaya From heaven he was proud of what was demonstrated throughout the championship.
The actions of the duel:
The grass at the Chelato Uclés National Stadium saw a non-stop match. As was the first leg in San Pedro Sula, which ended 2-2. Olympiadwith the news of Jorge Álvarez and Edwin Rodríguezcreated chances, but had no luck in attack and goal Caesar Samudio He had no interventions.
While Marathon surprised with Odin Ramos from the start. The young man had a free kick and was saved without problems by Edrick Menjívar.
The complement was more dizzying, the magic of Álvarez and Rodríguez was evident at 54, where José Mario Pinto unbalanced by shooting Samudio and celebrating the 1-0 in the match, removing the mark of Samuel Elvir.
It was pure euphoria because of the meaning of the title. A blackout for 10 minutes did not cool the match, the Green Monster went ahead with the experience of Rubio Castillo. Alexy Vega and Messiniti appeared in the final stretch.
They even demanded a penalty from the referee in injury time. Said Martinez for a reckless sweep of Clinton Bennettbut the scoreboard was not going to move anymore.
Final whistle in the grand final and Olympiad He celebrated in front of his people, equaling Saprissa’s 40 titles and now competing as the most winners in Central America. Congratulations kings of Honduras!
in history
The coach Eduardo Espinel achieved the champion crown for the second consecutive time in the Honduran National League and achieved a mark.
The South American is the first Uruguayan coach to lead the Olympiad who wins the two-time championship. Left behind were his compatriots José Luis Matteras, Julio González and Estanislao Malinowsky. Now the “Roble” will seek the three-time championship in the Clausura and try to continue expanding its legacy.
TECHNICAL SHEET
(1) OLYMPIA – Edrick Menjívar; Kevin Güity, Clinton Bennet, Emanuel Hernández, Carlos Sánchez; Agustín Mulet, Jorge Álvarez (Edwin Lobo, 90+2′), Edwin Rodríguez (Michall Chirinos, 73′), José Mario Pinto; Yustin Arboleda (Jerry Bengtson, 73′) and Jorge Benguché.
DT: Special Education (URU)
Goals: José Mario Pinto 54′
Yellow cards: Clinton Bennet, Jorge Álvarez, Jorge Benguché.
Red cards: There were none.
(0) MARARTHÓN – Caesar Samudio Samuel Elvir (Tomás Sorto, 74′), Javier Rivera, Henry Figueroa, José Aguilera; Francisco Martínez, Isaac Castillo, Damin Ramírez (Cristian Sacaza, 74′), Alexy Vega; Odín Ramos (Rubilio Castillo, 56′) and Nicolás Messiniti.
DT: Pablo Lavallén (ARG)
Goals: There were none.
Yellow cards: Francisco Martínez, Alexy Vega, Nicolás Messiniti, Rubilio Castillo.
Red cards: There were none.
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Stadium: National, Tegucigalpa
Referees: Said Martínez (Center), Christian Ramírez (Line), Walter López (Line), Armando Castro (Fourth Official).
