Welcome to the minute by minute of the Olimpia Marathon in the Nacional!
THE GAME:
Min. 5 ‘ Cordova’s header within 4:50 PM, controlled by the Marathón goalkeepers in two halves.
Minus 3 ‘ Eddie Hernández’s soft shot into the hands of Denovan Torres, before José Mario Pinto flooded.
6:01 pm: Start the game! Olimpia and Marathón are already facing each other in the Nacional de Tegucigalpa, the whites looking for the comeback.
5:45 PM: Olimpia also confirms her 11th starter against Marathón; Edrick Menjivar, Maylor Núñez, Elvin Casildo, Johnny Leverón, Javier Portillo, Deybi Flores, Carlos Pineda, José Pinto, Edwin Rodríguez, Jerry Bengtson and Eddie Hernández.
5:31 PM: 11 holder of Marathon; Denovan Torres, John Paul Suazo, Kervin Arriaga, Bryan Johnson, Luis Vega, Mathías Techera, Luis Garrido, Allan Banegas, Marlon Ramírez, Edwin Solano and Selvin Guevara … There is no born attacker in the green team this afternoon.
5:20 PM: Within minutes we will know the lineups of both teams, changes are expected to the 11 Olympia starter. At this point the warming-up of both elevenths has been completed.
5:00 PM: Both clubs arrived at the National Stadium minutes ago and are ready for the game this afternoon, Olimpia needs two goals to enforce penalties and three to win the series.
THE PREVIOUS:
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Olimpia lost the first leg 3-1 to the Greens in San Pedro Sula and now they have to win by three goals to reach the goal.
To win by a difference of two goals, the game is determined by the penalty kicks. Another small result classifies Marathón.
Tegucigalpa is hostile territory to Marathón, who fell under the leadership of Héctor Vargas during their last five visits to the capital of Honduras.
Olimpia will now have to look for a comeback in the National Stadium. Lost 3-1 in the first leg.
The last five results
1. Opening 2018: Olimpia – Marathon (2-1)
2.2019 Closing: Olimpia – Marathon (3-0)
3.2019 Opening: Olimpia – Marathon (1-0)
4. 2019 Liguilla: Olimpia – Marathon (4-0)
5.2020 Pentagon: Olimpia – Marathon (5-0)
If we stick to these stats, Marathon is only served by two results, 2-1 and 1-0. The other three would confirm a comeback from Olympia. The winner of this game ensures a very final or a championship if he wins the second chance keys. Where the purslane faces Motagua and Olimpia al Vida.
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The match is scheduled for 6:00 pm, an unusual time for meringue matches. This game will be broadcast on telecadena 7y4.
Possible arrangements:
Olympiad: Edrick Menjívar; Maylor Núñez, Jonathan Paz, Elvin Casildo, Javier Portillo; Deybi Flores, Carlos Pineda, Edwin Rodríguez, Jorge Álvarez; Jerry Bengtson and Eddie Hernández. DT. Pedro Troglio.
Marathon: Denovan Torres; John Paul Suazo, Bryan Johnson, Kervin Arriaga, Luis Vega; Luis Garrido, Allan Banegas, Edwin Solano, Marlon Ramírez; Axel Motiño and Bruno Volpi. DT. Hector Vargas.
Stadium: National from Tegucigalpa.
Referee: Oscar Moncada Godoy
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Other statistics:
In the general series 247 matches have been played, Olimpia has won 114 games, Marathon 66 and in a draw they have finished 67 times.
In terms of goals scored in the history of this match, the Albos have 325 in favor, while the Sampedranos have scored 224.