Tegucigalpa, Honduras
The lion smells like a champion. Olympics gave a blow of authority. The Albo team defeated Marathon 2-0 in the first stage of the tournament the grand finale of the Apertura tournament and his dream of raising his glass became stronger. Correct and deserved result. Best won at the National Stadium.
See: Date and time of the Grand Final
The whites, thanks to the goals of Eddie Hernández and Jerry Bengtson, were one step away from reaching their Copa 31 and left the green led by the Argentine against the ropes. Hector Vargas.
The second stage will be played this Sunday, December 17, at the Yankel Rosenthal Stadium at 11:00.
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At the beginning, Marathon was more protagonist, attacked on the right, Marlon “Machuca” Ramírez was a nightmare on the right flank, ridiculed Javier Portillo.
With 7 minutes played Allan Banegas almost gave the home side the lead with an unexpected free kick set up, but the visitors’ Edwin Solano was onto it, grabbing the would be breakthrough ball.
A very tactical start, with an anxious Olympia and his doomed and intelligent opponent, thus controlling the game. Solani’s defense sent a ball soaring up the middle on a beautiful counterattack with 9 minutes gone, but FC’s finish was met by the reaching hands of the keeper.
The game was played not to leave spaces, very deputy in the center of the field, without giving up. The monster stopped in the first half without complexes in front of an opponent who had a hard time generating football, making partnerships. Edwin Rodríguez was the only one who stood out.
“Machuca” Ramírez returned to the rage on the right, crossed for Bruno Volpi who after a failure of Johnny Leverón activated Kervin Arriaga just managed to reach the ball first.
A game without vertigo without too much emotion, a lot of friction. Maneatado Olimpia, no team football. Edwin Rodríguez struck a 30 meter free kick home 29 minutes into the match. His shot came in from the right hand side but managed to save it with an unbelievable reaction stop.
Marathon played a very practical, very comfortable game, it had the place under control. He played with more heart than football. 0-0 at the end of the first half was a true reflection of this fact.
The goals came in the second half
In the second half, Albo coach Pedro Troglio admitted “Chama” Córdova and the German “Patón” Mejía. Within a minute of the complementary part, the changes paid off.
“Chama” filtered the left flank, connected with Eddie Hernandez who controlled with his right hand between central Techera and Moreira and then finished with his left foot and defeated goalkeeper Denovan Torres. It was 1-0, minute 46. Come on, that holiday.
From there, the game process changed, Olimpia felt strong, had more connections, more dynamics and mastery of the game. Cordova headed for 55, but Denovan excelled at avoiding a named goal.
In the 57th minute Jonathan Paz scored, but the referee canceled the goal for offside. Olympia imposed its conditions, football, criteria. And Marathon ?, Confused, scoring and scoring.
Josman Figueroa pulled a long shot towards Jerry Bengtson who took out Cristian Moreira with an elegant cut , outlined in front of the frame and with a subtle touch and placed, overtook Denovan Torres. It was 2-0, minute 71. Lord and Master the Lion, imposing, with much more character.
Edwin Rodríguez took the team on his shoulder, teamed up with Eddie and Bengtson and that made another procedure. Inspired by the local, he underwent a Marathon, suffered a lot, lost the ball and this reduced his prominence.
The left side created an opportunity for the visitors 89 minutes into the match, and Arriga wasn’t about to let it go by. He got past the defenders and fired a shot that the keeper just missed.
Return
The Olympic team that will become champion can have the luxury of losing up to a goal difference. In case of a tie or win with any score, they will always be champions.
In the case of Marathón, Héctor Vargas must win by three goals in regulation time to reach their coveted tenth.
In case of victory with two goals, the game will go to overtime and if there are no goals in this case, everything will be defined in penalties.
There are 10 final disputes between both teams. Marathon has won the title three times.
The lion was crowned in seven. This is the final that has been repeated many times in Catracho football. Olimpia is on 32, green is dreaming of the tenth.
MINUTE BY MINUTE
Finished! Olimpia beats the Marathon 2-0 and strokes the Honduras football title. Eddie Hernández and Jerry Bengtson scored the goals.
MIN 90 Add six minutes.
MIN 89 Kervin Arriaga takes a direct free kick, but the shot goes wide
MIN 82 Change in Olympia! Yustin Arboleda enters and Jerry Bengtson leaves.
MIN 75 Olimpia beats the Marathon 2-0 with goals from Eddie Hernández and Bengtson.
MIN 71 The purpose of #Olympics! Bengtson scores 2-0 against Marathon.
MIN 69 Change in the marathon! Selvin Guevara enters and Marlon Ramírez leaves.
MIN 67 Change in Olympia! Josman Figueroa enters and José Pinto leaves.
MIN 65 Olimpia beats the Marathon 1-0 with a goal by Eddie Hernández.
MIN 57 Controversy! Jonathan Paz scores, but the goal doesn’t count for offside. Olimpia’s players now seemed to think the job was done and acted more defensively, just waiting for the ref to blow the final whistle.
MIN 56 The marathon is saved again! A header from Chama Córdova goes to a corner kick after a save by the keeper
MIN 53 Jerry Bengtson’s header and the ball goes to the side. Olympia much better in this second half.
MIN 52 Ufffffffffff! Eddie Hernández’s header and in the background the goalkeeper Denovan Torres sent the ball spectacularly into the corner. Near the second goal of the Olympics, Marathon was saved.
Samuel Córdova overflows and assists Eddie Hernández who takes a shot in the area that centers the goalkeeper Denovan Torres. Olimpia opens the score in the first round.
MIN 46 Purpose #Olympics! Eddie Hernández scores 1-0 against Marathón.
Let’s go to the second half: a 0-0 draw between Olimpia and Marathón at the national stadium in Tegucigalpa.
Double change in Olympia for this second part! Chama Córdova and Germán Mejía enter, Javier Portillo and Alejandro Reyes leave.
HALF: Olimpia and Marathón go to the break drawing 0-0 in the final of the National League #Honduras. Sampedrano had several chances to score.
MIN 45 Two minutes are added to the first part.
MIN 40 Yellow for Bruno Volpi from Marathon.
MIN 39 Uffff! Marlon Ramírez pours Javier Portillo and takes a cross which Edrick Menjívar cuts. The arrival of the danger from the Marathon.
MIN 35 Ufff! Alejandro Reyes from Jonathan Paz takes the free-kick. Near Olympia.
MIN 33 Yellow card for Cristian Moreira from Marathón after a foul on Maylor Núñez from Olimpia.
MIN 29 Oops! Edwin Rodríguez shoots and hits the bar. He’s got a crack at the rebound all alone in front of Denovan Torres … how did he miss that ?! The marathon is saved.
MIN 22 Ufffffffffffffff! Kervin Arriaga takes a right hand ball in the box and the ball goes over the bar. He was saved Olympics and next to the First Marathon.
MIN 20 #Olympics and Marathon drew 0-0 in the first half in the final of the round
MIN 17 Marathón’s Allan Banegas receives the first yellow card of the match after a foul on Jerry Bengtson.
MIN 14 Uyyyy! Marlon Ramírez shoots from outside the box, but the keeper saves it. Marathon missed the opportunity to open the scoring.
MIN 13 Controversy! Eddie Hernández is knocked down in the area before Paul Suazo’s mark. At Olympia I ask for a penalty.
MIN 10 Warn Leo! Edwin Rodríguez hits the ball on the volley with a shot for which the keeper, Denovan Torres del Marathón, has no answer.
MIN 9 Another header from Edwin Solano and the ball goes over the goal of Olimpia. The marathon had the first warnings.
MIN 7 The first warning! Edwin Solano’s header and the ball goes to one side of the goal. Warn the Marathon.
MIN 3 Kervin Arriaga takes the free-kick and the ball hits the wall. Put the problem in the arch of Olympia.
MIN 2 Free kick in favor of Marathón after a harsh attack on Kervin Arriaga.
Beginning! Olimpia vs Marathón is already playing the final of the Apertura of the Honduras National League.
Everything is ready for the start of the first stage of football in Honduras.
This is how the Marathon against Olimpia turns out: Denovan Torres; Paul Suazo, Mathias Techera, Cristian Moreira, Luis Vega; Luis Garrido, Allan Banegas, Kervin Arriaga; Marlon Ramírez, Edwin Solano and Bruno Volpi.
11th Olympia starter against Marathón: Edrick Menjívar; Maylor, Jonathan Paz, Johnny Leverón, Javier Portillo; Deybi Flores, Alejandro Reyes, Edwin Rodríguez, José Pinto, Jerry Bengtson and Eddie Hernández.
Good night. Welcome to the first minute of what will be the first stage of Honduran football between Olimpia and Marathón.