Two games, two wins. Olimpia won again and continues to show her favoritism to be crowned in the 2021 Clausura Tournament; this time the victim was Real de Minas, which he defeated 2-0 in a rather difficult match.
The Bezeas had to sweat in order to impose themselves on a well-planted and tidy mining team on the field, but they were defeated by the quality of the Olympic footballers in specific pieces.
In two individual actions, one due to a defensive error, the other due to the life and wonderful definition of Jerry Bengtson, were the pieces that laid the tombstone for Real de Minas’ aspirations to take at least one point from the National Stadium.
Table of tournament positions Closing 2021
THE GAME
Coach Pedro Troglio made some changes regarding the team he presented at the first match against Real Spain, placing Allan Banegas, Josman Figueroa and Yustin Arboleda as starters.
The formula that Olimpia used in the hands of the Argentine coach worked slowly, because the lack of ideas, the depth and the good tactical stop of the visitors prevented the meringue game from flowing.
The first dangerous action came until the 18th minute, Olimpia made a good triangulation for Yustin Arboleda to shoot from the left, but the Colombian’s shot was easy in the hands of Julani Archibald.
Two minutes later, at 20, the same gunner defined the original goal, but it was canceled due to a clear forward position.
There came a period when neither team brought danger in the areas, the ball being played mainly in the center of the field.
After 41 minutes, following yet another great corner, Josman Figueroa knocked the ball to the limit of Julani Archibald’s reach, who just couldn’t put it in the net.
In addition, it was thought that the dynamics would change with the coaches to seek victory, but the pace of the game and the few dangerous actions were maintained.
After 67 minutes, Olimpia sent the corner kick right to who headed it sharply past the keeper. the ball was left to Jonathan Paz, who controlled his chest and scored first for the men with long hair on the right.
Three minutes later, at the age of 70, an extension with Eddie Hernández’s head put Jerry Bengtson on his way to the rival goal and, before Julani Archibald left, the meringue captain defined him in a wonderful way.
In this way, Olimpia remains with the goal of the championship intact three times, obtaining six out of six in the two days played and remaining in the fight with Motagua for the head of the group in the central area.
MATCH SHEET
Olympics: 1. Edrick Menjívar; 2. Maylor Núñez, 17. Jonathan Paz, 16. Johnny Leverón, 24. Samuel Córdova; 8. Allan Banegas, 29. German Mejía, 33. Michaell Chirinos, 65. Josman Figueroa; 19. Yustin Arboleda, 27. Jerry Bengtson. DT: Pedro Troglio.
change: Eddie Hernández for Yustin Arboleda, minute 57. Marvin Bernárdez for Josman Figueroa, minute 57. Matías Garrido for Allan Banegas, minute 68. Cristian Maidana for Michaell Chirinos, minute 68. Diego Reyes for Jerry Bengtson, minute 78.
objection: Jonathan Paz, minute 67. Jerry Bengtson, minute 70.
CARDS yellow: Allan Banegas, minute 28. Josman Figueroa, minute 43. Jonathan Paz, minute 60. Maylor Núñez, minute 86. German Mejía, minute 90 + 3.
CARDS red: It was not.
Relive minute by minute the match between Olimpia and Real de Minas
Real de Minas: 18. Julani Archibald; 25. David Mendoza, 2. Robel Bernárdez, 15. Bryan Castro, 31. Klifox Bernárdez; 28. Dylan Andrade, 14. Jack Baptiste, 16. Joshua Nieto, 7. Kevin Maradiaga, 17. Axel Barrios; 21. Foslyn Grant. DT: Israel Canales.
change: Sebastián Colón for Jack Baptiste, minute 66. Roney Bernárdez for Axel Barrios, minute 66. Kevin Johnson for Joshua Nieto, minute 75. Jairo Rivas for Foslyn Grant, minute 75.
objection: It was not.
CARDS yellow: Kevin Johnson, minute 87.
CARDS red: It was not.
Referee: Selvin Brown.
stage: National, Tegucigalpa.