Mixco delivered one of its strongest performances of the Clausura campaign with a 3-1 win over Xelajú MC at the Estadio Santo Domingo de Guzmán in matchday 19. Nicolás Martínez led the way with a goal and an assist, while the home side controlled the key moments and kept its push toward the top of the standings alive.
The result mattered not only because of the scoreline, but because Mixco beat one of the tournament’s most competitive sides with authority. Xelajú arrived with momentum, yet Fabricio Benítez’s team answered with discipline, efficiency, and a sharper edge in attack.
Martínez opens the scoring from the spot
The match began at a measured pace, with both teams trying to settle possession and close space in midfield. Mixco steadily grew into the game and found its reward in the 35th minute, when Nicolás Martínez converted a penalty after the referee pointed to the spot in the 34th minute.
Martínez struck with confidence and sent Rubén Darío Silva the wrong way to give the hosts a 1-0 lead before halftime. Xelajú pushed for an equalizer in the closing minutes of the first half, but Mixco held firm and protected its advantage.
Mixco strikes again after the break
Xelajú started the second half with more urgency and looked determined to level the score quickly. Instead, Mixco punished the visitors again in the 58th minute, when Martínez created the second goal with a precise assist for Kennedy Rocha, who finished alone to make it 2-0.
That move highlighted the influence of Martínez beyond scoring, as he helped unlock the defense with vision and timing in the final third. It also reinforced Mixco’s control of the match, since the home team remained dangerous every time it moved forward with pace.
Xelajú responds, but the comeback does not last
Xelajú briefly found life in the 62nd minute through Harim Quezada, who scored after a strong individual play to cut the deficit to 2-1. The visitors tried to build momentum from that goal, but the response from Mixco was immediate in terms of structure and composure.
Fernando Arce, who had just entered the game, sealed the result in stoppage time with the third goal for the home side. The late strike ended Xelajú’s hopes and confirmed a deserved win for Mixco after a match in which the hosts were more precise in both boxes.
Key points from Mixco 3-1 Xelajú
- Nicolás Martínez scored one goal and delivered one assist.
- Kennedy Rocha extended the lead with a clean finish in the second half.
- Harim Quezada scored Xelajú’s only goal.
- Fernando Arce closed the match with a stoppage-time goal.
- Kevin Moscoso played a major role in goal by limiting Xelajú’s chances.
The victory also had an important effect on the standings, as Mixco gained valuable ground in the Clausura race and stayed in contention near the top. Xelajú, meanwhile, saw its cushion shrink after a rare defeat and will need a strong response to avoid losing more position in the table.
Nicolás Martínez continued to strengthen his status as Mixco’s main attacking reference, combining finishing quality with the ability to create chances for teammates. His performance at Santo Domingo de Guzmán once again showed why he has become one of the most decisive players in the tournament.
